Sending WordPress Form Files to Google Drive Made Easy
Learn how to streamline your file management by sending files from a WordPress contact form directly to Google Drive. While most form plugins store uploaded files on your website, this tutorial will show you how to effortlessly save them on Google Drive for added convenience and security.
Benefits of Uploading Files to Google Drive
Google Drive not only provides cloud storage for your files but also simplifies sharing them with others. By uploading form submissions directly to Google Drive, you can easily grant access to team members or individuals without requiring them to access the WordPress admin area. Additionally, storing files remotely on Google Drive helps optimize your website’s disk space and provides a backup in case of data corruption or hacker attacks, enhancing overall WordPress security.
Uploading Files to Google Drive Using WPForms and Zapier
Follow the steps below to send WordPress form uploads to Google Drive using WPForms, a popular contact form plugin with over 3 million active installations, and Zapier, a powerful tool that enables you to connect different apps without code.
Creating a File Upload Form in WPForms
Start by installing and activating the WPForms plugin on your website.
Set up a form that allows visitors to submit files. Not sure how to create a file upload form? Follow our detailed step-by-step guide.
Add the form to your website by editing the post or page where you want it to appear. Click on the “+” button, search for the WPForms block, and insert it into your content area.
Once you’ve finished configuring the form, publish the page or post to make it live on your website.
Preparing to Connect WPForms with Zapier
Install and activate the WPForms Zapier addon.
In your WordPress dashboard, go to WPForms » Settings » Integrations. Click on the Zapier logo to obtain your Zapier API key. Make sure to copy the key as you’ll need it later.
Setting Up the Zapier Integration
Create a free Zapier account or log in to your existing account.
In your Zapier dashboard, click on the “Make a Zap” button to initiate the configuration process.
Choose a name for your zap and continue to set up the trigger.
In the “Choose App & Event” box, search for WPForms and select it as the trigger app.
Choose “New Form Entry” as the trigger event and sign in to your WPForms account using the API key you obtained earlier.
Select your file upload form from the dropdown list and test the trigger to ensure the connection is successful.
Next, choose Google Drive as the action app and select “Upload File” as the action event.
Sign in to your Google Drive account and specify the destination folder for the uploaded files.
Configure the settings to upload the file(s) from your form and test the zap to confirm that the files are being successfully uploaded to Google Drive.
Once you are satisfied with the test upload, turn on the zap to make it live and start automatically sending form uploads to Google Drive.
Final Thoughts
By integrating WPForms with Zapier, you can effortlessly send files from a WordPress contact form directly to Google Drive. This streamlined process enhances data security, allows for easy file sharing, and optimizes disk space on your WordPress site. Embrace the possibilities of cloud storage and revolutionize your file management today.
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