Relay.app is a modern, easy-to-use automation tool with deep integrations and rich workflow features. If you have a workflow that requires input from a teammate—like making a decision that requires human judgment, reviewing the output of an AI model, or approving a next step—Relay.app is the platform for you. Beyond its features, Relay.app’s user-friendly experience makes it an excellent tool for anyone on your team to pick up. Learn more about Relay.app's features.

How do I connect Google Drive to Relay.app?

Create a free Relay.app account. Set up a trigger, which is what will start each workflow run. Choose one or more actions to run as part of your workflow. Connect and authorize Google Drive and any other apps you want to automate. Turn on your workflow, and start getting your repetitive tasks done without lifting another finger. Check above for some example workflows, or visit our help center for more details on how to get started.

Is Relay.app a Zapier alternative for automating Google Drive?

Yes. Relay.app is a modern alternative to Zapier. Relay.app has deeper integrations, additional features, more flexibility, and better pricing. Zapier is a better fit for some use cases, as a featureful workflow automation tool that has been around for a long time. For example, if you need an integration with a less commonly used app, Zapier may already have the one you need. For a more detailed comparison, check out our article comparing Relay.app to Zapier or our comparison of Zapier alternatives. Of course we're biased, but we believe Relay.app is the best way to automate Google Drive—give it a try and let us know what you think.

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Google Drive Integrations

Connect Google Drive

Google Drive integrations in Relay.app

Trigger a new workflow when a new file has been added to a folder in Google Drive.

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Trigger a new workflow when a new file has been added to a folder in Google Drive.

Use any of these Google Drive actions in your Relay.app workflows.

Use Relay.app's Google Drive integrations to trigger actions across your apps

Overview

Connect Google Drive to your other apps. Coordinate across apps and keep data up-to-date where you need it, when you need it, automatically. Build your first Relay.app workflow in minutes. Check below for the Google Drive triggers and actions Relay.app supports today and just let us know if we’re missing one you need.

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Triggers

File

drive_file_move

File added to folder

update

File changed

Folder

drive_file_move

Folder added to folder

create_new_folder

Folder created

Actions

File

file_copy

Copy file

add_to_drive

Create file shortcut

Find file(s)

Lookup file by URL

drive_file_move

Move file

delete

Move file to trash

edit

Rename file

Share file

description

Update file description

key

Update file sharing permissions

upload_file

Upload file

Folder

create_new_folder

Create folder

add_to_drive

Create folder shortcut

block

Limit access to folder

Lookup folder by URL

drive_file_move

Move folder

edit

Rename folder

Share folder

palette

Update folder color

key

Update folder sharing permissions

Shared drive

hard_drive

Create shared drive

Find shared drive(s)

edit

Rename shared drive

Share shared drive

Connect Google Drive to your other apps

WhatsApp notifications

WooCommerce

WordPress (Self-Hosted)

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Automatically create a new folder in Google Drive for a newly added task in Asana

Struggling to keep your file organization in sync between Asana and Google Drive? Say goodbye to manual folder creation and hello to streamlined workflows with Relay.app. With Relay.app's integration between Asana and Google Drive, you can automatically create new folders in Google Drive for every n

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Automatically move a file from one folder to another in Google Drive whenever a new email with a specific label is received in your Gmail

Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically moves a file from one folder to another whenever a new email with a specific label is received in your Gmail. Streamline your digital organization with this efficient workflow. When a new email with a specific label arrives in your Gmail, the s

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Automatically create a draft email in Outlook every time a folder is created in Google Drive

Relay.app is an automation tool that lets you automate actions across Google Drive, Outlook, and many other apps. In this guide, we'll show you how to use Relay.app to automatically run the Google Drive “Folder created” action for each Outlook “Create draft” event.

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Real-world workflows

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Briefing Preparation Assistant

Automatically prepare comprehensive briefing materials for scheduled meetings

Relay.app workflow screenshot: Briefing Preparation Assistant

Zero-Touch Client Onboarding System (Form → Folder → Email)

Automatically create all client resources when onboarding form is submitted

Relay.app workflow screenshot: Zero-Touch Client Onboarding System (Form → Folder → Email)

Simple Email to Notion

Organizes incoming emails, attachments, and action items into structured Notion databases

Relay.app workflow screenshot: Simple Email to Notion

New Client Onboarding as a Freelancer or Solopreneur

Relay.app workflow screenshot: New Client Onboarding as a Freelancer or Solopreneur

FAQ

What is Relay.app?
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Relay.app is a modern, easy-to-use automation tool with deep integrations and rich workflow features. If you have a workflow that requires input from a teammate—like making a decision that requires human judgment, reviewing the output of an AI model, or approving a next step—Relay.app is the platform for you. Beyond its features, Relay.app’s user-friendly experience makes it an excellent tool for anyone on your team to pick up.
Learn more about Relay.app's features.
How do I connect Google Drive to Relay.app?
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1. Create a free Relay.app account.
2. Set up a trigger, which is what will start each workflow run.
3. Choose one or more actions to run as part of your workflow.
4. Connect and authorize Google Drive and any other apps you want to automate.
5. Turn on your workflow, and start getting your repetitive tasks done without lifting another finger.
Check above for some example workflows, or visit our help center for more details on how to get started.
Is Relay.app a Zapier alternative for automating Google Drive?
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Yes. Relay.app is a modern alternative to Zapier. Relay.app has deeper integrations, additional features, more flexibility, and better pricing.
Zapier is a better fit for some use cases, as a featureful workflow automation tool that has been around for a long time. For example, if you need an integration with a less commonly used app, Zapier may already have the one you need.
For a more detailed comparison, check out our article comparing Relay.app to Zapier or our comparison of Zapier alternatives.
Of course we're biased, but we believe Relay.app is the best way to automate Google Drive—give it a try and let us know what you think.

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