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# Zapier

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.

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## 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**&#x20;
* 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

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<summary>Zapier requires a <strong>Pro subscription</strong> to use webhook triggers.</summary>

W**ebhook 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**

</details>

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<summary>Files larger than <strong>5 MB</strong> will be rejected by Zapier.</summary>

Zapier will not process files that are larger than 5MB

</details>

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

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