Request onboarding files from new subscribers
Collect the files you need through one Dropbox upload link.
Trigger
Subscribe Trigger
Triggered when a subscriber subscribes to Mailchimp
Action
Create file request
Tool to create a new file request in dropbox. use when you need to request files from others by generating a unique link for uploads to a specified dropbox folder, optionally with a deadline.
Why this helps
File collection gets delayed when requests are composed manually after signup.
- Speeds up intake
- Gives uploaders one clear link
- Reduces follow-up messages
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Mailchimp and Dropbox in Notis once.
- 2Create the automation with a file request outcome.
- 3Tell Notis to create a Dropbox file request for the new subscriber and state what files are needed.
- 4Choose the Mailchimp Subscribe Trigger and a report channel.
- 5Test with one real subscription event.
Questions about this workflow
Can the request have a deadline?
Yes, include a deadline in the instruction when one is appropriate.
Where do uploads go?
Specify the Dropbox destination folder.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Mailchimp to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Mailchimp triggers
Dropbox actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create file request
Tool to create a new file request in dropbox. use when you need to request files from others by generating a unique link for uploads to a specified dropbox folder, optionally with a deadline.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create folder
Tool to create a new folder at a specified path in dropbox. use when you need to organize files by creating a new directory. requires the 'files.content.write' scope.
Campaign Trigger
Triggered when a campaign is sent or experiences an event in Mailchimp
Create paper document
Creates a new dropbox paper document at the specified path using html or markdown content.
Profile Update Trigger
Triggered when a subscriber's profile is updated in Mailchimp
Delete file or folder
Permanently deletes the file or folder at the specified path in dropbox. use when you need to remove a specific file or folder. requires the `files.content.write` scope.
Subscribe Trigger
Triggered when a subscriber subscribes to Mailchimp
Get about me
Tool to get information about the current user's dropbox account. use when you need to retrieve account details like email, name, or account type.
Unsubscribe Trigger
Triggered when a subscriber unsubscribes from Mailchimp
List files in folder
Tool to list files and folders in a specified dropbox directory. use when you need to see the contents of a folder, including subfolders if recursive is true.
List folder contents
Retrieves a list of folders, files, and deleted entries from a specified dropbox path.
Move file or folder
Move file or folder
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Mailchimp and Dropbox, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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