Connect Approval to Dropbox and automate your tasks

Why integrate Approval with Dropbox

The Approval to Dropbox integration helps you sync data, automate manual tasks, and keep your stack aligned — without writing code.

Review AI-generated content before it goes live

When AI writes a product description or generates copy, Approval holds the workflow until a team member confirms it. Content only publishes after a human has seen it — no unreviewed text reaches your storefront.

Gate large orders before they process

When an order exceeds a dollar threshold or contains unusual items, MESA pauses and notifies your team. A manager approves before fulfillment begins — no surprises after the fact.

Require sign-off before issuing refunds or discounts

MESA flags refund requests or discount applications and holds them for approval. Your team reviews the context before anything is issued, keeping margins and exceptions under control.

Save Shopify order documents to Dropbox automatically

When an order is placed or fulfilled, MESA creates and saves the relevant files — invoices, packing slips, receipts — to the right Dropbox folder. Your records are organized without anyone filing them manually.

Organize customer uploads by order or account

When a customer submits a file through your Shopify store — a proof, a customization request, a form — MESA routes it to the correct Dropbox folder automatically. Nothing gets lost in an inbox or a generic upload bucket.

Trigger Shopify actions when files land in Dropbox

When a new file appears in a designated Dropbox folder — a signed contract, an approved asset, a completed form — MESA kicks off the corresponding action in Shopify. Your offline approvals feed directly into your online operations.

Build any Approval and Dropbox automation

MESA helps you connect apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and actions are the steps that occur when it's running.

Add File Member

Add a member to a file.

• Member
• Result

Add Folder Member

Allow an owner or editor of a shared folder to add a member.

Copy File

Copy a file or folder to a new location. If you copy a folder, all of its contents will be copied.

• ID
• Name
• Path Display
• Path Lower
• Preview URL
• Sharing Info

Create File Request

Create a file request. A paid Dropbox account is required for advanced features like deadlines.

• Open
• Destination
• Deadline
• Title

Create Folder

Create a folder.

• Folder Name
• Folder Path
• Autorename

Create Shared Link

Create a shared link. Certain Dropbox plans are required for advanced features like privacy or password.

• Path
• Settings

Delete File

Delete a file.

• ID
• Name
• Path Display
• Path Lower
• Preview URL
• Sharing Info

Get List of Folder's Contents

Obtain a list of a folder's contents.

• Preview URL
• Name
• Path Display
• Path Lower

Get List of Members Invited to File

Obtain a list of members who have been invited to a file.

• Access Type
• Group
• Permissions
• Is Inherited

Get List of Mountable Shared Folders

Obtain a list of shared folders that you can mount or unmount.

• Access Inheritance
• Access Type
• Folder ID
• Is Inside Team Folder
• Is Team Folder
• Link Metadata
• Name
• Path Lower
• Permissions
• Policy
• Preview URL
• Shared Folder ID
• Time Invited

Get List of Shared Folder's Members

Obtain a list of members in a shared folder.

• Access Type
• Group
• Permissions
• Is Inherited

Get List of Shared Folders

Obtain a list of shared folders to which you have access.

Move File

Move a file or folder to a new location. If you move a folder, all of its contents will be moved.

• ID
• Name
• Path Display
• Path Lower
• Preview URL
• Sharing Info

Rename File

Rename a file.

• ID
• Name
• Path Display
• Path Lower
• Preview URL
• Sharing Info

Retrieve File

Grab all details about a file.

• ID
• Name
• Path Display
• Path Lower
• Preview URL
• Sharing Info

Save File

Upload a file to Dropbox.

• .tag
• Async Job ID

Search for Files or Folders

Search for files and folders.

• Metadata

Update Member's Access to Shared File

Change a member's access on a shared file.

• Member
• Access Level
• File ID

Approval

Pause any automation and require manual approval of data that's about to be published to the next step.

• Approval Status
• Reason
• To Review

Expert support included

MESA includes hands-on support from automation experts who know how to get things done.

Free workflow setup

We'll build your first workflow with you live. Most merchants walk away with automation saving 5+ hours/week.

Fast response times

Average first response: Same day. Critical issues: Immediate escalation. Complex builds: 24-48 hours.

Managed services available

Personalized workflow reviews, and quarterly check-ins to identify new opportunities as your business grows.

Real humans, always

Chat with real automation experts (not bots). Email support 9am-5pm PST. Google Meet sessions for complex workflows.

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