How to automatically send Slack direct messages when a new file is added to Google Drive

Relay.app is an automation tool that lets you automate actions across Slack, Google Drive, and many other apps.
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Set the Google Drive trigger as “File added to folder”

Add the Google Drive trigger to initiate your playbook's actions when a new file is added to a certain folder.

To do this, click "Add trigger" in your playbook. Select the "File added to folder" trigger option from the dropdown menu under Google Drive. It will enable your playbook to automatically identify newly added files to a folder and trigger necessary actions.

If you still need to connect your Google Drive account to Relay.app, a prompt will guide you through the connection process.

2

Add the “Send DM” step in Slack

Integrate Slack automation into your playbook to ensure that you receive timely updates when a new file is added to Google Drive.

Select "Add Step" and then find the "Send DM" automation for Slack. Enter all the required details, including the receiver's name, and the message body containing detailed information.

If you still need to connect your Slack account to Relay.app, you will be prompted to complete that connection. Ensure that you allow the necessary permissions for Relay.app to send direct messages through your Slack account.

3

Activate your playbook

Activating your playbook is the last step in the process. Once you turn it on, it will automatically send Slack direct messages when a new file is added to Google Drive without requiring manual intervention.

To activate your playbook, click the toggle button at the header. Before activating, we recommend performing a test run of your playbook to ensure all the steps work seamlessly together.

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