TriggerMicrosoft OneDriveReal-timeUpdated June 2026

When does OneDrive fire on new files?

Short answer: Drop the "Microsoft OneDrive → OneDrive File Created" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Microsoft OneDrive, not on a polling schedule.

Use this trigger All 2 Microsoft OneDrive triggers

Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder

Trigger

OneDrive File Created

When the matching event happens

when file creatednew file creatednew filewatch for file createdon file createdfile addedwhen a new file is created in onedrive

What this trigger returns

for the curious

You don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.

{
  "id": "item_123",
  "name": "document.docx",
  "path": "/Documents",
  "size": 45056
}

Output shape

Fields available to downstream nodes.

Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.

Field	Type	Example
id	string	"item_123"
name	string	"document.docx"
path	string	"/Documents"
size	number	45056

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FAQ

Questions about OneDrive File Created.

How does the OneDrive File Created trigger work in Microsoft OneDrive?

Fires when a new file lands in a watched folder. For "auto-process new uploads" workflows — OCR receipts, scan documents, sync to downstream system.

Is the OneDrive File Created trigger real-time?

Yes. OneDrive File Created uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Microsoft OneDrive.

What data does OneDrive File Created return?

The full event payload from Microsoft OneDrive. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.

Can I filter OneDrive File Created so only some events start a workflow?

Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.

Do I need Microsoft OneDrive admin permissions to use OneDrive File Created?

For most Microsoft OneDrive accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Microsoft OneDrive plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Microsoft OneDrive's docs if the trigger fails to register.