Connect Box and Dropbox to Build Intelligent Automations
Choose a Trigger
When this happens...
New Event
New File
New Folder
Task Assigned to you
New Comment
Choose an Action
Automatically do this!
Delete File or Folder
Create Shared Link
Create Folder
List Folder Contents
Advance search
Upload File to Dropbox
Get Dropbox File Download Link
Copy File or Folder
Create Text File
Move Or Rename File
Upload Or Append File Content
List all files
Create File Request
Set Shared Link Download Permission
Invite Members To Shared Folder
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Actions and Triggers
When this happensTriggers
A trigger is an event that starts a workflow.
New Event
Triggered when a new event is performed.
New File
Trigger when a new file add to folder.
New Folder
Triggers when you add a new folder
Task Assigned to you
Triggered when you are assigned a task
New Comment
Triggers when someone comments on a file in a folder you own/collaborate on.
New File in Folder
Triggers when a new file is added to a folder. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 6000.
Do thisActions
Action is the task that follows automatically within your Box integrations.
Create Folder
Create a new folder at the path you specify
Add Comment to file
Adds a new comment to a file
Add Task to File
Adds a task to a file
Add User as Collaborator
Add an individual user as collaborator on a folder
Move/Copy file
Moves or copies file from one folder to another
Delete File or Folder
Deletes a file or folder from Dropbox by its location; removing a folder deletes everything inside it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To start, connect both your Box and Dropbox accounts to viaSocket. Once connected, you can set up a workflow where an event in Box triggers actions in Dropbox (or vice versa).
Absolutely. You can customize how Box data is recorded in Dropbox. This includes choosing which data fields go into which fields of Dropbox, setting up custom formats, and filtering out unwanted information.
The data sync between Box and Dropbox typically happens in real-time through instant triggers. And a maximum of 15 minutes in case of a scheduled trigger.
Yes, viaSocket allows you to add custom logic or use built-in filters to modify data according to your needs.
Yes, you can set conditional logic to control the flow of data between Box and Dropbox. For instance, you can specify that data should only be sent if certain conditions are met, or you can create if/else statements to manage different outcomes.
About Box
Box is a cloud-based content management and file-sharing platform designed for businesses and individuals. It enables users to store, share, and collaborate on documents and files securely. Box is widely used for document management, file sharing, and team collaboration in both small businesses and large enterprises.
Learn MoreAbout Dropbox
Dropbox is a file hosting service that offers cloud storage, file synchronization, personal cloud, and client software. It enables users to create a special folder on their computers, which Dropbox then synchronizes so that it appears to be the same folder regardless of the device used to view it. Files placed in this folder are also accessible through the Dropbox website and mobile apps.
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