> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blinkops.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Upload New File

Upload a new file into Google Drive.

> [!NOTE]
>
> External Documentation
>
> To learn more, visit the [Google Drive documentation](https://developers.google.com/drive/api/reference/rest/v3/files/create).

## Basic Parameters

| Parameter | Description |
| - | - |
| File Identifier | The identifier of the file. You can create a file identifier using the [Set File Variable](https://docs.blinkops.com/docs/workflows/building-workflows/actions/utility-actions/file-actions#set-file-variable) action. |
| File Name | The name of the file. This is not necessarily unique within a folder. If not specified, the name of the file will be set as the name of the file identifier. |
| Parent Folder | If not specified, the file will be placed directly in the user's **My Drive** folder. Note, each file can have only one parent. |

## Advanced Parameters

| Parameter | Description |
| - | - |
| Delegated User Override | Perform the action on behalf of another user, overriding the delegated user defined in the connection. If not specified, the delegated user is the one provided in the connection. Has no effect when using an OAuth connection. NOTE: the connection details are not edited by this input. |
| Description | A short description of the file. |
| Resource Key | A key needed to access the item via a shared link. |

## Example Output

```json theme={"dark"}
{
	"kind": "<string>",
	"id": "<string>",
	"name": "<string>",
	"mimeType": "<string>",
	"teamDriveId": "<string>",
	"driveId": "<string>"
}
```

## Workflow Library Example

[Upload New File with Google Drive and Send Results Via Email](https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/upload-new-file-with-google-drive-and-send-results-via-email)

![Workflow Library](https://mintcdn.com/blinkops-2/ojHYuDeYX5FWuN8a/img/Icons/play-box.svg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=ojHYuDeYX5FWuN8a\&q=85\&s=b8af968e71438a9499c3223c9bd29fb2)

Preview this Workflow on desktop

[https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/upload-new-file-with-google-drive-and-send-results-via-email/canvas](https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/upload-new-file-with-google-drive-and-send-results-via-email/canvas)


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