Configuring Dropbox and Google Drive
In Image Flow, since we support importing image files from Dropbox and Google Drive, it is essential to provide seamless connectivity to these services. There are three locations within Image Flow where users can connect to Google Drive and Dropbox.
You can connect to your preferred provider from one of the locations listed below once, establishing a connection that removes the need for repeated reconnections and enables seamless image import and upload.
- During Onboarding – Right after installing the Image Flow app from the Shopify App Store, users can connect to Google Drive or Dropbox as part of the onboarding process.
- From the Dashboard Page – Users can establish the connection within the Setup Guide provided on the Dashboard page.
- On the Uploads Page – The option to connect to Google Drive or Dropbox is also available directly on the Uploads page.
Let's see all three of them, one by one;
- During Onboarding - When a user installs the Image Flow app from the Shopify App Store for the first time, they are automatically redirected to an onboarding flow to enter details and configure essential settings. The onboarding process consists of four steps:
- Step 1: Enter basic details such as First Name, Last Name, and Email.
- Step 2: Connect to Google Drive or Dropbox to enable image imports.
- Step 3: Watch demo videos on how to upload images and link them to Products and Product Variants.
- Step 4: Subscribe to a plan.
As you might have guessed, the option to connect to Google Drive or Dropbox is available in Step 2.
Click on "Connect" and select either Google Drive or Dropbox by switching the tabs. You will then be redirected to the authentication flow of your chosen provider. Once authenticated, your connection to the selected cloud storage service will be successfully established.
From the Dashboard Page - You can connect to Google Drive/ Dropbox following the Setup Guide provided for you on the Dashboard page.
After accessing the Dashboard page of the Image Flow app, you will be presented with a user interface similar to the one shown below.
Click on the tab "Connect to Google Drive/ Dropbox to Upload Images"
Click on "Authenticate",
A dropdown menu will appear, allowing you to choose your preferred storage provider from the available options.
After clicking on the provider of your choice, click on the "Connect" button that will appear below.
and there you go, you are connected to the Storage Provider of your choice.
On the Uploads Page – You can also connect to the Storage Provider of your choice from the Upload page of Image Flow App.
After subscribing to a plan, navigate to the Uploads page of the Image Flow app, where you will see a user interface similar to the one displayed below.
Switch to the provider of your choice, click "Connect," and your connection will be successfully established, after completing the authentication flow of the provider you choose.