Turn access requests into Box collaboration invites
When someone emails asking for access, let Notis identify the Box item and create the collaboration so requests do not get lost in the inbox.
Trigger
New Gmail Message Received Trigger
Triggers when a new message is received in Gmail.
Action
Create collaboration
Adds a collaboration for a single user or a single group to a file or folder. collaborations can be created using email address, user ids, or a group ids. if a collaboration is being created with a group, access to this endpoint is dependent on the group's ability to be invited. if collaboration is in `pending` status, the following fields are redacted: - `login` and `name` are hidden if a collaboration was created using `user id`, - `name` is hidden if a collaboration was created using `login`.
Why this helps
Access requests can sit unnoticed in email, delaying work while someone tracks down the right file and permissions.
- Make access requests easier to act on
- Keep collaboration setup close to the request
- Reduce manual handoffs for file access
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Gmail and Box once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis from any channel.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to recognize explicit access requests, find the named Box item, and create the requested collaboration.
- 4Pick New Gmail Message Received as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel, then test with one real access request email.
Questions about this workflow
Can this workflow grant access based on a vague request?
Specify that Notis should proceed only when the requester, item, and requested access are clear. Have it report incomplete requests for your review.
Does this work for files and folders?
The Box action supports collaboration on a file or folder. Your instruction should tell Notis how to identify the requested item.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Gmail to Box. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Gmail triggers
Box actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add classification to file
Adds a classification to a file by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/files/:id//enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add classification to folder
Adds a classification to a folder by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/folders/:id/enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.
Email Sent
Triggers when a Gmail message is sent by the authenticated user. It polls the 'SENT' label and emits metadata including sender, recipients, subject, timestamp, and thread ID.
Add domain to list of allowed collaboration domains
Creates a new entry in the list of allowed domains to allow collaboration for.
New Gmail Message Received Trigger
Triggers when a new message is received in Gmail.
Add initial classifications
When an enterprise does not yet have any classifications, this api call initializes the classification template with an initial set of classifications. if an enterprise already has a classification, the template will already exist and instead an api call should be made to add additional classifications.
Add or update user avatar
Adds or updates a user avatar.
Add shared link to file
Adds a shared link to a file.
Add shared link to folder
Adds a shared link to a folder.
Add shared link to web link
Adds a shared link to a web link.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Gmail and Box, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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