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Learn about sending files from Couchdrop into Zapier Zaps.

Introduction to Zapier with Couchdrop

Zapier is a leading iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) solution for consumers and small businesses. iPaaS platforms like Zapier enable no-code integrations between internal systems - for example, connecting Salesforce with Zendesk.

Couchdrop is a Managed File Transfer (MFT) and SFTP platform designed to simplify secure B2B file transfers. It acts as a secure file transfer gateway for Zapier, allowing Zapier customers to receive files via SFTP, FTP, and other MFT protocols, and then pass them into Zapier for internal processing.

How Zapier works with Couchdrop

Zapier is configured in Couchdrop as an outbound connection. You link a Couchdrop folder to a Zapier Zap via a webhook trigger. Any file uploaded into that folder is sent to Zapier, which then starts the Zap you have defined.

Requirements

• Admin access in Couchdrop

• A Zapier Pro subscription (required for webhook triggers)

• A Zap in Zapier with a Webhook trigger (Catch Raw Hook)

• The Webhook URL generated by Zapier

Configuration Steps

Set Up the Zap in Zapier

• Create a new Zap

• Choose Webhooks by Zapier as the trigger and set it to Catch Raw Hook

• Copy the Webhook URL from Zapier

Configure the Connection in Couchdrop

• Add a new outbound connection

• Select Zapier and provide:

  • A name for the integration

  • A folder name (creates a Couchdrop folder that sends files to Zapier)

  • The Webhook URL from Zapier

• Save the configuration

Any file uploaded into the Couchdrop folder will now be delivered automatically to your Zap in Zapier.

Common Issues

Zapier requires a Pro subscription to use webhook triggers.

Webhook triggers in Zapier are only available on Pro or higher subscription plans. This means that if you are using Couchdrop with Zapier and you need to initiate workflows based on incoming webhook events (for example, triggering an automation when a file is uploaded or moved), you must have at least a Zapier Pro subscription

Files larger than 5 MB will be rejected by Zapier.

Zapier will not process files that are larger than 5MB

If Zapier cannot ingest a file, you’ll receive an email notification from Zapier with details.