# Connect Data to Dropbox and automate your tasks

## Why integrate Data with Dropbox

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

### Track order history across every workflow run

MESA writes order details to a private table each time one is placed. Any workflow can look up that history — for loyalty checks, repeat purchase detection, or reporting — without querying Shopify directly.

### Build a customer loyalty tracker without a CRM

Data stores a running record of each customer's purchase count, total spend, or tier status. Workflows read that record to decide which emails to send, which tags to apply, or which rewards to trigger.

### Keep a running inventory log across all activity

Each time stock moves — sale, return, or restock — MESA writes the update to a Data table. Your other workflows and BI tools can query that record at any time for accurate, current counts.

### 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 Data 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.

###### Record Created
Triggered when a new record is added to a table.

###### Record Updated
Triggered when a record in a table is created or an existing record is updated.

###### 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

###### Create Record
Create a new record in a new or existing table.

###### Custom SQL Query
Run a custom SQL query to fetch a list of records.

###### Delete Record
Delete one or more records in a table.

- Where

###### Query
Run a query to fetch a specific list of records in a table.

- Sort by

###### Update or Create Record
Update existing record(s) if found, otherwise create a new record.

- Where

###### Update Record
Update existing record(s) in a table.

- Where

## 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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