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Get email alerts for new Dropbox files in directories

The moment a new file appears in a watched Dropbox directory, FlowMattic emails you the details so you always know when documents are added without refreshing the folder yourself.

DropboxDropbox EmailEmail
~5 min setup used by 3.2k sites

Free · import into FlowMattic in one click

How it works

Every step, explained

Import the template and this whole chain runs on autopilot — here's exactly what happens on each run.

Dropbox → Email
2 steps
Dropbox
TRIGGER
Dropbox · New File in Folder
The workflow starts automatically when a new file is added to a folder in Dropbox. FlowMattic captures that data for the steps below.
Email
ACTION
Email · Send Email
Email — send an email using built-in WP mail function or custom SMTP. Data is mapped from earlier steps; connect your Email account on import.
Why this workflow

Built to own, not to rent

No-code setup

Import the JSON, connect your accounts, and go live in minutes. Every step is pre-mapped — you only add your own credentials.

Runs on your server

Self-hosted on your WordPress install. No per-task fees, no data leaving your infrastructure, no monthly SaaS bill.

Fully customizable

Open it in the visual builder and reshape it — add branches, swap apps, insert filters. A starting point, not a cage.

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