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Connect Slack and Dropbox integrations

Boost your team's efficiency with seamless Dropbox-Slack automation. Share, manage, and get real-time file updates effortlessly!

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Create a custom workflow

Boost team efficiency and collaboration by integrating Slack with Dropbox using Make, ensuring instant notifications, seamless file saving, and synchronized communications for streamlined workflow automation.

Create a custom workflow

Every automation starts with a trigger and an action. Select one from each app to generate a workflow tailored to your needs.

Slack
Trigger: Watch Direct Messages
Dropbox
Action: Select an action
1. Select a trigger

  • Triggers when a new message is added to a direct message channel.

  • Triggers when a new file is added.

  • Triggers when a new interactive event has arrived.

  • Triggers when a new message is added to a multiparty direct message channel.

  • Triggers when a new message or another event is created.

  • Triggers when a new message is added to a private channel.

  • Triggers when a new message is added to a public channel.

  • Triggers when a new message is scheduled.

  • Triggers when a new user is added or an existing user has changed. Only emit the latest change since the last scenario run.

2. Select an action

  • Copies a file or folder to a different location in the user's Dropbox. If the source path is a folder all its contents will be copied.

  • Creates a file request.

  • Creates a new folder.

  • Creates a public share link to a file or folder (allows to share the file or folder with anyone).

  • Creates a new text file(.doc) or overwrite an existing text file(.doc) with the provided content as plain text.

  • Permanently removes a file/folder from the server.

  • Deletes selected file requests.

  • Downloads a file from a specified folder.

  • Retrieves specified file request.

  • Returns shared folder metadata by its folder ID.

  • Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.

  • Moves a file or folder to a different location in the user's Dropbox.

  • Renames a file/folder in the user's Dropbox.

  • Restores a previous file version.

  • Updates a file request.

  • Updates or revokes a share link for a file or folder.

  • Uploads a file to a selected folder.

Select a trigger and an action

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Triggers and actions

Unlock the power of seamless workflow automation with Make by integrating Dropbox as a trigger and Slack as an action. Receive instant notifications in Dropbox when a new file is uploaded to Slack or automatically save Dropbox conversations directly into Slack folders for future reference. Enhance team collaboration and productivity by keeping your files and communications synchronized with Make's tailored integrations. Experience streamlined automation by trying Make today to integrate Dropbox and Slack.

Add a Reaction
Adds a reaction to a message.
Action
Add a Star
Adds a star to a channel.
Action
Archive a Channel
Archives a channel.
Action
Copy a File or Folder
Copies a file or folder to a different location in the user's Dropbox. If the source path is a folder all its contents will be copied.
Action
Create a Channel
Creates a channel.
Action
Create a File Request
Creates a file request.
Action
Create a Folder
Creates a new folder.
Action
Create a Reminder
Creates a reminder.
Action
Create a Share Link
Creates a public share link to a file or folder (allows to share the file or folder with anyone).
Action
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How to set up Slack and Dropbox in 5 easy steps

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Log in to Make

Start by signing in to your Make account.

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Connect to Slack

Choose a Slack module and create a connection to link Slack with Make.

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Complete Slack Connection

If prompted, select the connection type, name it if you want, and save your settings.

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Connect to Dropbox

Select a Dropbox module and create a connection to link Dropbox with Make.

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Finalize Dropbox Connection

Save your Dropbox settings and confirm access to complete the connection.

Boost Team Efficiency: Integrate Slack and Dropbox for Real-Time File Sharing

Experience seamless collaboration and enhanced communication by integrating Slack and Dropbox. Automate file sharing, manage files efficiently, and get real-time updates to ensure your team stays informed and coordinated.

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Automated File Sharing

Automatically share files uploaded to Dropbox in Slack, ensuring team members are instantly informed.

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Enhanced Communication

Receive Slack notifications for any new files in Dropbox, keeping everyone updated in real time.

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Seamless Collaboration

Streamline your workflows by connecting Dropbox and Slack, improving team efficiency and coordination.

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Efficient File Management

Easily manage and distribute files within your team by integrating Dropbox uploads directly with Slack channels.

Popular Slack and Dropbox workflows

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App Families

Upload a track from Dropbox to Sound Cloud

When a new file is added to Dropbox, that file is uploaded to Sound Cloud and a message about this event is sent to Slack. You can find more information here

Upload a track from Dropbox to Sound Cloud
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App Families

Share your Dropbox files in Slack

Whenever you upload files to a folder in Dropbox, Make will download the files and send them as Slack messages.

Share your Dropbox files in Slack
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Upload new Dropbox files to Slack

Every time a new file is added to a watched folder on Dropbox, Make will automatically upload that file to Slack.

Upload new Dropbox files to Slack
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FAQs

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Integrating Slack with Make allows you to automate team communication and workflows, such as sending automatic notifications to channels, managing project updates, and syncing messages with other tools you use, thus saving time and enhancing productivity.

By integrating Dropbox with Make, you can automate file management tasks like uploading new files from email attachments, syncing documents across different platforms like Google Drive and Gmail, and backing up important files, ensuring you never lose track of your crucial files.

Make offers customizable automation workflows, known as 'scenarios,' which let you create complex sequences of actions between Slack and Dropbox and other integrated apps. This means you can build tailored solutions to fit your specific work needs, like coordinating file sharing in conversations seamlessly.

Make is designed with user-friendliness in mind, offering an intuitive drag-and-drop interface to create automation workflows without needing technical expertise. Additionally, Make provides templates and tutorials to help you get started, making the setup process straightforward and manageable for all users.