Build apps that manage files with Google Drive - Zite

How it works

Connecting your Zite app to Google Drive lets visitors browse, search, and upload files to the Google Drive folders you give them access to without needing direct access to your Google Drive itself. By connecting Google Drive, you can:

Let visitors upload files directly to specific Google Drive folders

Display and organize files from your Google Drive inside your app

Allow users to browse and search through shared documents and folders

Trigger workflows when files are uploaded, such as sending notifications, updating records, or starting approval flows

How to manage files

Connect to Google Drive

In the chat box, request your app to be integrated with Google Drive or click the plug icon .

Then, sign in to your Google account.

Enter your use case

Tell Zite how you want to use Google Drive in your app. In our example, we’ll upload receipts to a folder with a formatted file name depending on the employee’s details.

Deploy and share

That’s it! Uploads from your Zite app will now show up in your Google Drive folder.

Click Publish in the upper right corner to share or embed your app.

Modify the theme or style specific elements in your app to personalize it or match it with your brand.

Common use cases

With a Google Drive connection, you can create apps like:

Client Portals: Let clients upload and access shared files, reports, and documents

Internal Workspaces: Centralize team files for collaboration and internal operations

Document Hubs: Organize and display files in searchable, structured libraries

File Upload Forms: Collect files from users directly into specific Drive folders

Approval Workflows: Trigger reviews and approvals when new files are uploaded

​How it works

​How to manage files

​Common use cases

How it works

How to manage files

Common use cases