How to Integrate Dropbox with Hootsuite Using Zapier

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to integrate Dropbox with Hootsuite using Zapier by building an automated Zap that connects a Dropbox trigger to a Hootsuite action. In under 20 steps, you can connect both accounts, configure trigger and action events, and publish the integration without writing any code.

Steps

1. Navigate to the left-side panel in Zapier, then click 'Create'.
2. Select 'Zaps' from the list of options.
3. Click the 'Trigger' tab to start the integration process.
4. Search for 'Dropbox' and pick it from the recommended matches.
5. Specify your preferred 'Trigger Event'.
6. Tap 'Sign In' and log into your Dropbox account.
7. Click 'Continue' to proceed further.
8. Provide all the information needed to set up the Trigger properly.
9. Click 'Continue' to run your input and test the Trigger.
10. Select the record you want to use, then tap 'Continue With Selected Record'.
11. Search for 'Hootsuite' and choose it as the Action app.
12. Click the drop-down menu and select the specific 'Action Event' you prefer to execute.
13. Click 'Sign In' and log into your Hootsuite account.
14. Read the terms and tap 'Allow' to grant the necessary permissions.
15. Fill out the input fields one by one with the required details and files associated with the integration.
16. Click 'Continue' to publish the integration.
17. Your Dropbox and Hootsuite accounts are now integrated based on your configured input.