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Save Cognito Forms file uploads to a Google Drive folder

For each new Cognito Forms entry, FlowMattic creates a Google Drive folder named after the person and entry number, then uploads every attached file into it. HR teams, schools and agencies get applications and documents filed the moment they arrive. After import, connect Google Drive, choose the parent folder and rename Resume to your own file upload field.

Cognito Forms Google Drive Iterator

4 steps Setup ~8 min Used on 785 sites Data Ops Free to import

The Save Cognito Forms file uploads to a Google Drive folder workflow on the FlowMattic canvas, with 4 steps across Cognito Forms, Google Drive, Iterator
The workflow as it appears in the builder after import. Each step opens for editing.

How this workflow runs

What happens at each step once the workflow is on, and what you need before you import it.

  1. Step 1Trigger
    Cognito Forms New Entry

    The workflow starts automatically when a new entry is received on form submission in Cognito Forms. FlowMattic captures that data for the steps below.

  2. Step 2Action
    Google Drive Create a Sub Folder

    Google Drive — create an empty sub folder. Data is mapped from earlier steps; connect your Google Drive account on import.

  3. Step 3Logic
    Iterator Loop Through Array

    The Iterator loops over the list from the previous step and runs the following actions once for every item in it.

  4. Step 4Action
    Google Drive Upload a File

    Google Drive — upload file to your Google Drive selected folder. Data is mapped from earlier steps; connect your Google Drive account on import.

What you need

  • FlowMatticCore
  • Cognito Forms AccountAccount
  • Google Drive AccountAccount

After importing, map your own data. To keep the template universal, not every step is pre-filled. Open each step in the builder and connect your accounts and fields (channels, lists, sheets, recipients) before you switch the workflow on.

Import this workflow into your WordPress site

Download the JSON, import it from the Workflows screen and connect your accounts. Every run stays on your server, with no per-task fees.

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Customers who run it every day

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Works within WordPress, so it can easily access any inbuilt WP functions or custom functions and use them in your flow. It's easy to use and already has many useful integrations built.

Gerard H.

It contains a lot of integrations and custom actions that allow you to easily integrate your WordPress with many 3rd party applications and automate your tasks