How to Push Dropbox Files to OneDrive Using Zapier

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to create a Zapier automation that pushes new or updated Dropbox files to OneDrive automatically, eliminating manual file transfers between the two cloud storage platforms.

Steps

1. Navigate to the left-side panel and tap Create.
2. Choose Zaps from the list of options.
3. Click the Trigger tab to start the integration process.
4. Search for Dropbox and select it from the suggested results.
5. Click the Trigger Event menu to view available options.
6. Select New or Updated File as the trigger event.
7. Tap Sign In and log into your active Dropbox account.
8. Tap Continue to proceed.
9. Configure the trigger by specifying the Dropbox Space or Folder to monitor, and set any required conditions.
10. Tap Continue to run your input and test the Trigger.
11. Choose the specific Dropbox record you wish to use, then tap Continue With Selected Record.
12. Search for OneDrive and choose it as the Action app.
13. Click the Action Event menu to explore the available options.
14. Pick Upload File from the list of choices.
15. Click Sign In and log into your Microsoft OneDrive account.
16. Tap Continue to proceed.
17. Fill out the input fields, selecting your target OneDrive Folder or Shared Folder for the uploaded files.
18. Go to the File text field and tap the Add icon inside it.
19. Choose File from the given options to map the Dropbox file.
20. Tap Continue to publish and enable the integration.
21. Your Dropbox files will now be pushed to OneDrive automatically each time new content is uploaded.