Gmail + Google Drive integrations: work smarter

Connect Gmail to your other apps to start automating your work
Connect Gmail to your other apps to start automating your work
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Preview of Gmail can trigger a run on email received, email sent or label added.
Preview of Add specific email received filters to trigger only on a subset of incoming emails.
Preview of An overview of possible Gmail actions in Relay.app.
Preview of Use variables from other steps in your emails to personalize your message.
Preview of Trigger a new workflow when a new file has been added to a folder in Google Drive.
Preview of Trigger a new workflow when a new file has been added to a folder in Google Drive.
Preview of Use any of these Google Drive actions in your Relay.app workflows.
Preview of Use Relay.app's Google Drive integrations to trigger actions across your apps
Overview
Connect Gmail to Google Drive in just a few clicks, for free, with Relay.app. Relay.app provides seamless integration between Gmail, Google Drive, and many other popular SaaS applications.
Check below for example workflows using Gmail and Google Drive, as well as a list of the triggers and actions Relay.app supports today. Just let us know if we're missing anything you need.
Known for its combination of simplicity and power, Relay.app is a tool that people love for its deep & easy-to-use integrations, powerful AI features combined with human oversight, robust workflow essentials, and first-class customer support.

Example Gmail + Google Drive workflows

Gmail Triggers
Email
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archive
Email archived
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mark_email_unread
Email received
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send
Email sent
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new_label
Label added
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label_off
Label removed
Google Drive Actions
File
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file_copy
Copy file
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add_to_drive
Create file shortcut
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search
Find file(s)
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place_item
Move file
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delete
Move file to trash
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edit
Rename file
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share
Share file
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upload_file
Upload file
Folder
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create_new_folder
Create folder
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add_to_drive
Create folder shortcut
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search
Find folder(s)
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place_item
Move folder
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edit
Rename folder
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share
Share folder
Shared drive
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hard_drive
Create shared drive
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search
Find shared drive(s)
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edit
Rename shared drive
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share
Share shared drive
Google Drive Triggers
File
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place_item
File added to folder
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update
File changed
Folder
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create_new_folder
Folder created
Gmail Actions
Draft
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drafts
Create draft
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draft
Create draft reply
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send
Send draft
Email
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new_label
Add label to email
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archive
Archive email
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search
Find email(s)
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send
Forward email
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mark_email_read
Mark email as read
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label_off
Remove label from email
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reply
Reply
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mail
Send email
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schedule
Wait for reply

Create your own Gmail + Google Drive integration

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Or automate Google Drive + Gmail

Select a trigger in Google Drive
Select an action in Gmail
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FAQ

  • What is Relay.app?

    Relay.app is a modern, easy-to-use automation tool. Build workflows that connect and automate actions across all the apps you already use. Relay.app has deep integrations, rich workflow tools, and human-in-the-loop steps for bringing human decisions, tasks, and approvals into automated workflows. Learn more about Relay.app's features.

  • How do I connect Gmail to Google Drive with Relay.app?

    1. Create a free Relay.app account
    2. Set a trigger in Gmail or Google Drive to kick off new workflow runs
    3. Add one or more actions to run in your workflow
    4. Authorize Gmail and Google Drive to connect to Relay.app
    5. Turn on your workflow and start getting more done with less manual work

    Check above for some example workflows, or visit our help center for more details on how to get started.

  • Is Relay.app a Make.com alternative for connecting Gmail to Google Drive?

    Yes. Make is a powerful automation platform with a visual scenario editor. But if you’re looking for a way to connect Gmail to Google Drive that combines ease of use with the ability to integrate AI and human decision making seamlessly into your workflow, along with exceptional support, Relay.app is the go-to automation tool for your business.

    For more info check out our article comparing Relay.app to Make or our comparison of Make alternatives.

    Of course we're biased, but we believe Relay.app is the best way to connect and automate Gmail and Google Drive—give it a try and let us know what you think.

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