Give the right reviewer access to the source file
When a review request names a person and file, add that person as a member of the Dropbox file.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Add file member
Why this helps
A review can stall while someone tracks down the file and updates its access by hand.
- Grant access to the specified reviewer and file.
- Include a short invitation message when useful.
- Reduce manual permission updates for review requests.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Affinda and Dropbox once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation for routing documents to reviewers.
- 3Tell Notis to add the specified Dropbox user to the named file with the requested access level and a short context message.
- 4Choose a Notis webhook trigger and a run report destination.
- 5Test with one real review request and verify the member and access level.
Questions about this workflow
Can Notis choose the reviewer automatically?
The workflow needs a reviewer identity supplied in the request or by you. It should not guess who is authorized.
Does this action work with every Dropbox app permission type?
The listed action does not support apps with the app folder permission and has additional membership requirements.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Affinda to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Affinda triggers
Dropbox actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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