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[No Code Required] How to Automatically Connect OneDrive Data to Gmail
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2025-05-21

[No Code Required] How to Automatically Connect OneDrive Data to Gmail

m.wadazumi
m.wadazumi

"I'm so busy every day that I can't keep up with checking and sharing files..."

If you're struggling with this issue, we have the perfect solution for you! By integrating OneDrive with Gmail, you can receive automatic notifications in Gmail every time a file is uploaded, allowing you to check them smoothly. Additionally, you can automatically share file information at a specified time each day. Using these features will significantly improve the efficiency of information sharing and management within your team, greatly reducing your workload.

In this article, we will introduce what you can do by integrating OneDrive with Gmail and provide detailed instructions on how to set it up. The setup is simple and can be tried immediately, so please experience it for yourself!

For those who want to try it quickly

By using Yoom, you can easily integrate OneDrive and Gmail without any coding.

Yoom offers pre-prepared templates for integrating OneDrive and Gmail, so you can achieve integration immediately just by registering, even without any API knowledge.


■Overview
The "Notify via Gmail when a file is uploaded to OneDrive" flow is a business workflow designed to facilitate smooth file sharing and communication.
This allows team members to efficiently respond without missing important file updates.

■Recommended for

  • Business professionals who regularly use OneDrive and Gmail
  • Leaders and managers looking to streamline team information sharing
  • Companies aiming to enhance communication in a remote work environment
  • IT personnel promoting the automation of business processes
  • Individual users who find notification management cumbersome
     

■Benefits of using this template

  • Efficient information notification: By notifying file uploads to OneDrive via Gmail, efficient responses are enabled.
  • Reduction of manual tasks: Automating notification settings eliminates the need for manual checks each time, improving business efficiency.
  • Improved reliability of information sharing: Ensures that notifications reach all relevant parties, preventing important information from being overlooked.

What You Can Do by Integrating OneDrive and Gmail

By integrating the APIs of OneDrive and Gmail, you can automatically sync OneDrive data with Gmail!
For example, you can automatically execute data synchronization like the following without human intervention.

By clicking "Try it out" on the automation example you're interested in and registering an account, you can immediately experience the integration of OneDrive and Gmail.
Registration takes only 30 seconds, so feel free to give it a try!

Get Notified on Gmail When a File is Uploaded to OneDrive

Since file uploads are notified to Gmail, you can quickly check the files.
This flow is recommended for administrators and leaders who want to smoothly share data within the team.


■Overview
The "Notify via Gmail when a file is uploaded to OneDrive" flow is a business workflow designed to facilitate smooth file sharing and communication.
This allows team members to efficiently respond without missing important file updates.

■Recommended for

  • Business professionals who regularly use OneDrive and Gmail
  • Leaders and managers looking to streamline team information sharing
  • Companies aiming to enhance communication in a remote work environment
  • IT personnel promoting the automation of business processes
  • Individual users who find notification management cumbersome
     

■Benefits of using this template

  • Efficient information notification: By notifying file uploads to OneDrive via Gmail, efficient responses are enabled.
  • Reduction of manual tasks: Automating notification settings eliminates the need for manual checks each time, improving business efficiency.
  • Improved reliability of information sharing: Ensures that notifications reach all relevant parties, preventing important information from being overlooked.

Retrieve OneDrive File List at a Specified Time Daily and Share via Gmail

By sharing file information at a specified time, file checking will become smoother.
This flow is recommended for those who share file information within the team daily.


■Overview
The workflow "Retrieve OneDrive file list at a specified time every day and share via Gmail" is a business workflow that streamlines file management and information sharing within a team.
This allows the team to always share the latest file status without the need for manual checks.

■Recommended for

  • Those who use OneDrive but feel that file management is complicated
  • Leaders who want to efficiently share the latest file status among team members
  • Administrators who spend a lot of time on daily file checks
  • Business users who use Gmail as their primary means of communication
  • Companies or teams looking to automate and streamline business processes

■Benefits of using this template

  • Time-saving: Automatically retrieving and sending the file list daily eliminates the need for manual checks.
  • Centralized information management: Sharing via Gmail makes it easier for the entire team to access the latest information.
  • Error prevention: Prevents omissions and errors from manual operations, ensuring information is shared accurately.
  • Improved business efficiency: Automation allows more time to focus on other important tasks.

Let's Create a Flow to Integrate OneDrive and Gmail

Let's get started with creating a flow that integrates OneDrive and Gmail!
We'll be using Yoom to proceed with the integration of OneDrive and Gmail without any coding. If you don't have a Yoom account yet, please issue one from the registration form.

[What is Yoom]

This time, we will create a flow bot that sends a notification to Gmail when a file is uploaded to OneDrive!
The creation process is broadly divided into the following steps:

  • Register OneDrive and Gmail as My Apps
  • Copy the template
  • Set the OneDrive trigger that initiates the flow and the subsequent Gmail action
  • Turn on the trigger button to activate the flow bot

■Overview
The "Notify via Gmail when a file is uploaded to OneDrive" flow is a business workflow designed to facilitate smooth file sharing and communication.
This allows team members to efficiently respond without missing important file updates.

■Recommended for

  • Business professionals who regularly use OneDrive and Gmail
  • Leaders and managers looking to streamline team information sharing
  • Companies aiming to enhance communication in a remote work environment
  • IT personnel promoting the automation of business processes
  • Individual users who find notification management cumbersome
     

■Benefits of using this template

  • Efficient information notification: By notifying file uploads to OneDrive via Gmail, efficient responses are enabled.
  • Reduction of manual tasks: Automating notification settings eliminates the need for manual checks each time, improving business efficiency.
  • Improved reliability of information sharing: Ensures that notifications reach all relevant parties, preventing important information from being overlooked.

Step 1: Register OneDrive and Gmail as My Apps

First, register OneDrive and Gmail as My Apps to connect them to Yoom.
Completing the My Apps registration in advance makes it easier to proceed with automation settings.

Let's proceed with the settings!
Click "My Apps" → "+ Add" on the left side of the Yoom screen.

How to Connect OneDrive

A list of apps will be displayed, so find OneDrive from there or use the search function.
Once the following screen is displayed, log in to OneDrive.

How to Connect Gmail

Similarly, find Gmail from the list or use the search function.
Once the following screen is displayed, log in to Gmail.

Once the following screen is displayed, check that there are no mistakes in the account and click "Continue".

If OneDrive and Gmail are displayed in your My Apps section, the registration is complete.

Step 2: Copy the Template

Now let's proceed with the automation settings!
Log in to Yoom and click "Try it" on the banner below.


■Overview
The "Notify via Gmail when a file is uploaded to OneDrive" flow is a business workflow designed to facilitate smooth file sharing and communication.
This allows team members to efficiently respond without missing important file updates.

■Recommended for

  • Business professionals who regularly use OneDrive and Gmail
  • Leaders and managers looking to streamline team information sharing
  • Companies aiming to enhance communication in a remote work environment
  • IT personnel promoting the automation of business processes
  • Individual users who find notification management cumbersome
     

■Benefits of using this template

  • Efficient information notification: By notifying file uploads to OneDrive via Gmail, efficient responses are enabled.
  • Reduction of manual tasks: Automating notification settings eliminates the need for manual checks each time, improving business efficiency.
  • Improved reliability of information sharing: Ensures that notifications reach all relevant parties, preventing important information from being overlooked.

The template will be automatically copied, and the following screen will be displayed.
The template will be automatically stored in a project called My Project, so if you want to check it, please check from there.
Read the following screen display and click "OK".

When the following screen is displayed, please check the "Title".
You can also change the title to make it easier to use.
First, to set up the flow bot to start when a file is created in a specific folder, click "When a file is created or updated in a specific folder".

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Step 3: Set the OneDrive trigger that starts the flow

The following screen will be displayed, so please check the settings.
If there are no issues, click "Next".

*Microsoft365 (formerly Office365) has a home plan and a general business plan (Microsoft365 Business), and if you are not subscribed to the general business plan, authentication may fail.

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Please check the following settings method.

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Scroll and set the "Trigger Interval".
Select from 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes.
*The trigger interval varies depending on the plan, so please be careful.

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Next, select the "Drive ID" from the candidates.
The candidates will be displayed when you click inside the frame.

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Scroll and set the "Folder Name".
This is used when the target folder is not hit, so please enter part of the folder name.

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Next, select the "Folder ID" from the candidates.
Please upload a file to the OneDrive folder.
Once the setup is complete, click "Test".

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"Output" will be displayed below it.
Output will be used in the subsequent settings, so please check for any mistakes.
Once confirmed, click "Save".

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Step 4: Set up notifications to Gmail

Next, to set up notifications to Gmail, click "Send Email".

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The following screen will be displayed, so please check the settings.

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Next, enter the recipient you want to notify of the OneDrive file upload in "To".

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Scroll and set the "Subject" and "Body".

  • "Subject" → Set as desired
  • "Body" → Set using OneDrive's output
    The following is an example, so please set as desired.
    The output will be displayed when you click the arrow in the red frame.

Once the setup is complete, click "Next".

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The "Email Content" will be displayed, so please check for any mistakes and click "Test".

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When the test is successful, "Test Successful" will be displayed, so click "Save".

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When you move to Gmail, the message should have been sent!

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Step 5: Turn on the trigger button and start the flow bot

All items have been set up here!
The following screen will be displayed, so click "Turn on the trigger" to complete the automation settings.
Let's check if the flow bot you set up is working properly!

This was the flow to notify Gmail when a file is uploaded to OneDrive.

Other Automation Examples Using OneDrive and Gmail APIs

It is possible to automate various tasks using the OneDrive and Gmail APIs. If you find something interesting, please give it a try!

Automation Examples Using OneDrive

When a document is notified in a chat tool or a status update triggers it, you can automatically store it in OneDrive or create folders.


■Overview

This is a flow that reads document data posted on Slack using OCR, updates the file name, and stores it in OneDrive.

By using Yoom, you can easily connect apps without the need for programming.

■Recommended for

1. People who use Slack regularly

・Those who want to efficiently manage document data posted on Slack

2. People who use OneDrive for document management

・Those who centralize file management in OneDrive but find manual file renaming and organizing cumbersome

■Benefits of using this template

By utilizing the flow of reading document data posted on Slack with OCR, updating the file name, and storing it in OneDrive, the effort of manual file management is reduced.
Implementing this flow allows for automatic processing of document data, improving work efficiency.

Furthermore, by using OCR technology, handwritten characters and scanned data can be accurately read, enhancing the precision of digitization.
As a result, the hassle of file management is reduced, allowing staff to focus on other important tasks.

■Notes

・Please connect both Slack and OneDrive with Yoom.

・You can select the trigger interval from 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes.

・Please note that the shortest trigger interval varies depending on the plan.

・OCR data may not be readable if it exceeds 6,500 characters or if the text is small.

・AI operations are only available with the Team Plan and Success Plan. In the case of the Free Plan or Mini Plan, the operation of the flow bot set will result in an error, so please be careful.

・Paid plans such as the Team Plan and Success Plan offer a two-week free trial. During the free trial, you can use restricted apps and AI features (operations).

・Microsoft365 (formerly Office365) has plans for home use and general business use (Microsoft365 Business). If you are not subscribed to the general business plan, authentication may fail.


■Overview

The workflow "Create a folder in OneDrive when a record is edited in kintone" streamlines folder management.
For example, when a customer status in kintone changes to "Order Received," a folder for each client is automatically created, leading to increased operational efficiency.

■Recommended for

  • Those who manage their operations using kintone
  • Those who want to automate tasks associated with status updates in kintone
  • Those who aim to quickly create folders in OneDrive to improve work efficiency
  • Companies utilizing OneDrive for file and folder management
  • Those who want to eliminate the hassle of manually creating and organizing files
  • Those who want to quickly proceed with file organization and management tasks triggered by status changes

■Benefits of using this template

The benefit of using this flow is that when a record is edited in kintone, a folder is quickly created in OneDrive.
This facilitates smooth data organization and sharing, which can lead to improved operational efficiency.
In particular, since information is automatically saved in organized folders, file management becomes simpler.

Additionally, as manual folder creation tasks are no longer necessary, errors are reduced, and data consistency is more easily maintained.


■Overview

The workflow of "Issuing PDF documents from Google Form contents and storing them in OneDrive" contributes to the efficiency of document issuance tasks.
Since routine tasks are automated, the workload is reduced.

■Recommended for

  • Those who collect information using Google Forms
  • Those who want to quickly generate PDF documents using Google Form responses
  • Those who want to eliminate the hassle of manually creating PDF documents and process them quickly
  • Those who use OneDrive regularly
  • Those who want to centrally manage files using OneDrive
  • Those who want to regularly save Google Form responses in PDF format and manage information efficiently

■Benefits of using this template

By issuing PDF documents from Google Form contents and storing them in OneDrive, there is a benefit of smoother data management.
This allows for the creation and storage of PDF documents to be completed at once, improving work efficiency.
With the reduction of manual saving tasks, you can focus on other important tasks, enhancing productivity.

Additionally, since centralized data management is achieved, searching and sharing information becomes easier, strengthening team collaboration.
This will speed up operations and enhance the overall competitiveness of the company.


■Overview
The "Add a Record to Notion When a File is Created in OneDrive" workflow is a business workflow that reduces the hassle of file management and information organization.
Every time a new file is uploaded to OneDrive, related information is automatically recorded in Notion, eliminating the need for manual data entry.
This results in improved work efficiency and error prevention.

■Recommended for

  • Those who want to streamline file management in OneDrive and information organization in Notion
  • Team leaders who are spending time manually entering file information into Notion
  • IT personnel who want to automate business flows by integrating multiple SaaS applications
  • Executives aiming for centralized information management while advancing digital transformation in their business

■Benefits of Using This Template

  • Reduced work time: Records are automatically added when a file is created, eliminating the need for manual input.
  • Improved data consistency: Automatic integration prevents information leaks and input errors.
  • Streamlined business flow: Data integration between multiple apps becomes smoother, improving overall business efficiency.

■Overview
The flow "Notify updates in Outlook when a file is updated in OneDrive" aims to streamline file management and communication.
When an important file on OneDrive is modified, a notification is automatically sent to Outlook, allowing all team members to instantly share the latest information.

■Recommended for those who

  • Want to quickly grasp changes to files managed in OneDrive
  • Want to enhance communication within the team using Outlook
  • Are project managers who want to receive notifications for each file update and respond efficiently
  • Are IT personnel who do not want to spend time on manual notification tasks
  • Are business owners considering automating workflows to improve efficiency

■Benefits of using this template

  • Efficient information sharing: By notifying file updates in OneDrive through Outlook, the entire team can stay informed with the latest information.
  • Improved work efficiency: Eliminates the need for manual notification tasks, saving time and effort.
  • Prevention of errors and oversights: Automatic notifications prevent missing file changes or notification omissions, enhancing the accuracy of operations.

Example of Automation Using Gmail

You can notify the contents of emails received in Gmail or add them to a database. It is also possible to notify the schedule for the day at a specified time every day.


■Overview

This is a flow that notifies Microsoft Teams by sorting the importance of emails received in Gmail using AI.

With Yoom, you can easily achieve this flow without the need for programming, as it allows for integration between apps.

■Recommended for

  • Those who want to share high-importance content within the team based on Gmail content
  • Those who want to streamline the process of checking Gmail content and notifications via chat tools
  • Those who want to prevent missing emails

■Benefits of using this template

By sharing high-importance content within the team based on the emails received in Gmail, you can improve response speed.
However, manually sorting emails and notifying via chat tools can be cumbersome and may delay sharing.

In this flow, when an email is received in Gmail, the AI function can automatically sort the importance, and notify Microsoft Teams according to the importance.
Since high-importance content can be quickly notified to team members from Microsoft Teams, it can improve work efficiency.

Additionally, it can prevent missing emails, thereby preventing notification omissions of high-importance content.


■Overview

This is a flow bot that extracts information from emails received in Gmail using AI and integrates it into a designated spreadsheet.

Please use it by forwarding emails from Gmail to the email address created in Yoom.

■Recommended for

・Those who want to manage specific emails in a list.
・Those who want to analyze emails using spreadsheet functions.

■Benefits of using this template

By using this template, you can extract specific content from received emails and manage it in a spreadsheet, making it possible to analyze inquiry emails and manage data. It is especially beneficial for improving customer support operations.

■Notes

・It is necessary to link both Gmail and spreadsheet accounts with Yoom.

・Feel free to change the content extracted by AI and the settings of the destination spreadsheet as needed.

・AI operations are only available with the Team Plan and Success Plan. If you are on the Free Plan or Mini Plan, the operation of the configured flow bot will result in an error, so please be careful.

・Paid plans such as the Team Plan and Success Plan offer a two-week free trial. During the free trial, you can use restricted apps and AI functions (operations).


■Overview

This is a flow that sends an email via Gmail when a new file is created in Google Drive.

■Recommended for

1. Those who want to easily share tasks and information

・Sales department personnel responsible for managing numerical targets

・Personnel in charge of the corporate headquarters of companies with many branches

・Professionals such as social insurance labor consultants or tax accountants with advisory contracts

2. Those who use Gmail as their main communication tool

・Department heads using it for internal communication

・Sales assistants responsible for interactions with client companies

3. Those who want to reduce manual input and automate processes

・Owners of small and medium-sized enterprises aiming for business automation

・Administrative staff who want to enhance data accuracy

■Benefits of using this template

・Since an email is sent via Gmail when a new file is created in Google Drive, file integration can be performed quickly.

・You can check notifications from Gmail when a new file is created in Google Drive, which helps improve work efficiency.

■Notes

・Please integrate both Gmail and Google Drive with Yoom.


■Overview

The flow of "Retrieving events from Google Calendar and sending reminders via Gmail" is a business workflow that automatically checks events in Google Calendar and sends reminder emails through Gmail.
By utilizing Yoom, you can smoothly integrate Google Calendar and Gmail, achieving automation of reminders.

■Recommended for

  • Those who use Google Calendar regularly and want to make schedule management more efficient
    • Those who have a diverse daily schedule and find manual reminder settings cumbersome
  • Business professionals who use Gmail as their primary communication tool
    • Those who want to set reminders in Gmail to avoid missing important email notifications
  • Companies or teams aiming to improve efficiency by advancing business automation
    • Those who want to focus resources on other important tasks without spending time on manual reminder settings or schedule checks

■Benefits of using this template

By automating reminder settings, you can reduce the time spent on manual tasks, lower the risk of sending errors, and focus on your work with peace of mind.
Additionally, it enables reminders based on the latest schedule, achieving consistent schedule management.


■Overview

This is a flow that automatically sends follow-up emails via Gmail after a Zoom webinar ends.

By using Yoom, you can easily connect apps without the need for programming.

■Recommended for

1. Those who frequently host webinars on Zoom

・Those who want to ensure follow-up emails are sent to participants after a webinar but find manual work cumbersome

・Those who want to send follow-up emails to webinar participants quickly and efficiently

2. Those who use Gmail as their primary means of communication

・Those who use Gmail regularly and want to improve work efficiency by automating template emails

・Those who want to eliminate the hassle of sending individual emails to all participants

■Benefits of using this template

By automatically sending follow-up emails via Gmail after a Zoom webinar ends, you can follow up with participants quickly and effectively.
Using this automated flow eliminates the need for manual email sending tasks, improving work efficiency.

Additionally, ensuring that follow-up emails reach all participants prevents any follow-up omissions and enhances participant satisfaction.
Furthermore, conducting follow-ups with consistent email content can give a professional impression and contribute to improving your brand image.

Conclusion

How was it? By integrating OneDrive and Gmail, you can solve issues such as "wanting to expedite file verification," "reducing manual notifications," and "enhancing work efficiency."

With the no-code tool Yoom, you can easily integrate OneDrive and Gmail without any programming knowledge! If you're interested, start by creating a free account and see how it works for yourself. Registration takes just 30 seconds! You can experience automatic integration immediately.

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About the author
m.wadazumi
m.wadazumi
Having transitioned from a career in child welfare to working as a writer, I am currently blogging for Yoom. I am continually amazed by the efficiency improvements Yoom enables and am eager to share this excitement with others to contribute to society. I will be sharing insights on app integrations and automation that even someone like me, with zero programming knowledge, can accomplish.
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