How to integrate Shopify with Google Drive to automatically create a folder in Google Drive when order information is created in Shopify

When you receive a lot of emails every day, it can be quite a hassle to save files to Dropbox each time.
Moreover, many people might have experienced the struggle of missing a file save or saving a file in the wrong folder, making it difficult to find later.

In this article, we will introduce a method to automatically save files received in Gmail to Dropbox!

By using no-code tools, you can easily set up automation between Gmail and Dropbox.
You can start using it right away, so be sure to give it a try!

Recommended for

Those who want to automatically upload files attached to Gmail to Dropbox
Those who want to integrate Gmail and Dropbox to facilitate smooth file sharing within the team
Those who want to prevent the loss of attachments and ensure proper document storage

For those who want to try it immediately

In this article, we will introduce the integration method using the no-code tool "Yoom".

No complicated settings or operations are required, and even non-engineers can easily achieve it.

You can start right away using the template below, so please give it a try!

For those managing order information using Shopify and Google Drive, manually creating folders can sometimes feel cumbersome. In this article, we will share an automation method where "when order information is created in Shopify, a folder is created in Google Drive." Once this automation is implemented, you will no longer need to create folders every time an order is placed. Automating this process should make managing order information easier. Benefits of Integrating Shopify and Google Drive By integrating Shopify and Google Drive, you can organize order information accurately, making it less likely to lose track of data. Here are two summarized benefits of app integration. Benefit 1: Quickly and Accurately Organize Order Information With the integration of Shopify and Google Drive, you can quickly and accurately organize order information. For example, when order information is created in Shopify, it is possible to automatically create a folder in Google Drive. Automating the folder creation that was previously done manually can lead to time savings while ensuring the accuracy of information. Benefit 2: Use Free Time to Tackle Other Tasks By integrating Shopify and Google Drive, you can use free time to tackle other tasks. Storing Shopify order information in Google Drive manually takes time and effort. However, by automating and reducing the hassle, you might be able to allocate the free time to other important tasks. [About Yoom] How to Create a Shopify and Google Drive Integration Flow This time, we will introduce the following template setting where "when order information is created in Shopify, a folder is created in Google Drive." Using this template allows for easy automation settings, making it convenient.

The setup can be completed in two steps, taking about 10-15 minutes.

Setting up a flow bot that activates when order information is created
Setting up an action to create a folder

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How to Connect Shopify and Google Drive with Yoom

Register your My Apps to link Shopify and Google Drive with Yoom.
By registering My Apps first, you can smoothly set up automation.

First, register your Shopify My App.
*Shopify is an app available only on the Team Plan and Success Plan.
Please note that if you are on the Free Plan or Mini Plan, the operations and data connections of the flow bot you set up will result in errors.
Refer to the Yoom Help Page for registration.

Next, register your Google Drive My App.
Click "My Apps" → "New Connection" on the left side of the Yoom screen.
A list of apps will be displayed, so search for Google Drive from there or use "Search by App Name".

Once you transition to the following screen, please log in to Google Drive.

Once both My Apps are registered, Shopify and Google Drive will be displayed in your My Apps section.

How to Create a Folder in Google Drive When Order Information is Created in Shopify

To set up automation, click "Try It" on the banner below.

Read the following screen display and click "OK".

The following screen will be displayed, so check the "Title" and "Description".
If you want to make changes, click on the relevant section below to make changes.
First, start with the Shopify settings and click "When order information is created".

When the following screen is displayed, please check the settings.

"Title" → Can be freely changed
"Shopify account information" → Check for discrepancies
"Trigger action" → When order information is created (Webhook)

The following screen will be displayed, click the red frame and copy the Webhook URL.

Go to the Webhook management screen and click "Settings" → "Notifications" → "Create Webhook" in the lower left corner.

When the following screen is displayed, make the settings.

"Event" → Order creation
"Format" → JSON
"URL" or "Email address" → Paste the Webhook URL you copied earlier
"Webhook API" → unstable or unstable

Return to the Yoom screen, send the Webhook event, or execute the trigger event, and click "Test" → "Test successful" → "Save".

Next, set up Google Drive by clicking "Create Folder".
The following screen will be displayed, so please check the settings.

"Title" → Can be freely changed
"Google Drive account information" → Check for discrepancies
"Action" → Create a folder

When the following screen is displayed, make the settings.

"Folder name" → Set as desired
* By clicking the red frame, you can use Shopify's output.
{{Order ID}} ← This is the output.

Scroll and select a folder from the options.
Click "Test" → "Test successful" → "Save".

Finally, turn "ON" the app trigger to complete the automation settings.

Other examples of automation using Shopify and Google Drive

1. When product information is created in Shopify, a flow to automatically create a folder in Google Drive.
The template introduced this time was for order information, but you can also create a folder after creating product information.

2. This is a flow where customer information is automatically registered in Shopify when a row is added in Google Sheets.
This automation is recommended for those who manage customer information in Google Sheets.

This is a flow that automatically notifies Google Chat when a product is shipped on Shopify.
This makes it easier to understand the shipping status, allowing subsequent tasks to be carried out smoothly.

Summary

In this article, we shared an automation method to "create a folder in Google Drive when order information is created in Shopify."
By integrating Shopify with Google Drive, managing order information becomes easier, which can lead to improved business efficiency.
Using Yoom for app integration allows for easy no-code connections.
If you want to learn how to operate Yoom, please watch the video here.

If you are interested in trying it out, you can register for free here.