Back Up New OneDrive Files to Dropbox
Keep a dependable Dropbox copy of every new OneDrive file without remembering another upload.
Trigger
OneDrive File Created Trigger
Triggers when a new file is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
Action
Upload File
Uploads a file to a specified path in the user's dropbox, with options for handling existing files.
Why this helps
New files can become stranded in one storage system when teams work across tools.
- Creates a second copy as soon as a file appears
- Reduces manual download and upload steps
- Keeps an accessible Dropbox archive
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect OneDrive and Dropbox in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named New file backup.
- 3Tell Notis to upload each new OneDrive file to your chosen Dropbox folder.
- 4Pick the OneDrive File Created trigger and choose a report channel.
- 5Test with one real file and review the run report.
Questions about this workflow
Can this preserve the original filename?
Yes. Tell Notis to keep the source filename and place the upload in the Dropbox folder you specify.
What happens if the file already exists?
Tell Notis how to handle an existing Dropbox path, such as creating a new copy or updating the existing file when supported.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link One drive to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
One drive 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.
Onedrivebasetrigger
Base trigger for OneDrive changes using Gmail-style state management. Subclasses override `filter_changes(...)` to extract only the relevant items.
Create paper document
Creates a new dropbox paper document at the specified path using html or markdown content.
OneDrive File Created Trigger
Triggers when a new file is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
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.
File Updated
Trigger that fires when a OneDrive file's content or metadata changes. Returns file ID, last modified time, and modifier info.
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.
OneDrive Folder Created Trigger
Triggers when a new folder is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
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.
OneDrive Item Deleted Trigger
Triggers when a file or folder is deleted in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
List folder contents
Retrieves a list of folders, files, and deleted entries from a specified dropbox path.
Item Moved or Renamed
Triggers when a file or folder is moved to a different path or renamed in OneDrive. Includes both old and new path/name data in the payload.
Move file or folder
Move file or folder
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
One drive and Dropbox, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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