Save email attachments to cloud storage

To save email attachments to cloud storage, follow these general steps based on your preferred cloud storage platform and email service:

1. Google Drive (for Gmail users)

• Direct Save: When you open an email in Gmail with an attachment, hover over the attachment. You’ll see an option to “Add to Drive.” This will save the attachment directly to your Google Drive.

• Using Google Drive Sync: If you use Google Drive’s desktop app (Google Drive for Desktop), you can automatically sync folders from your computer to your Google Drive. After downloading the attachment to your computer, it will sync to the cloud.

2. Dropbox (for Gmail or other email providers)

• Manual Save: Download the email attachment to your device, then upload it manually to Dropbox through the web interface or the Dropbox desktop application.

• Automated Tools: Some third-party apps, like Zapier, can automatically save email attachments from Gmail to Dropbox.

3. OneDrive (for Outlook or other Microsoft email users)

• Save Directly: If you use Outlook or another Microsoft-based email service, email attachments can be saved directly to OneDrive from the email client. There may be an option like “Save to OneDrive” next to the attachment.

• Using OneDrive App: You can download the attachment to your computer and ensure that your OneDrive folder is syncing to upload the file automatically.

4. Third-party Tools (Zapier or IFTTT)

• Automate the Process: Set up automation using tools like Zapier or IFTTT to save email attachments directly to cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.).

• Create a Zap/IFTTT Recipe: For example, create a Zap to automatically save email attachments from Gmail to Google Drive or Dropbox when new emails arrive in your inbox.

5. Mobile Apps

• Most cloud storage apps (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive) have mobile apps that allow you to save attachments. You can usually open the email, tap on the attachment, and choose to upload it to your cloud storage app.

6. Email Forwarding to Cloud Services

• Some cloud services, like Amazon S3 or Box, allow you to email files directly to a specific folder within your cloud storage. This can be set up by configuring your email forwarding settings to send attachments to the email address assigned by the cloud service.

These methods can help streamline your workflow and ensure that attachments are saved to cloud storage without the need for manual downloads each time.