Drive Share Request Approval Workflow
Control who accesses Drive files—Nora routes share requests to managers for approval
Employees request Drive access via a form. Nora routes the request to their manager for approval. Approved? Nora grants access automatically. Denied? Nora notifies the requester.
Large teams need controls on who shares what. With this automation, Nora monitors a Google Form or Sheets-based request log. When someone submits a share request ('I need client ABC to see project folder X'), Nora routes it to the designated approver (manager, team lead, compliance officer). Approver reviews the request and comments approve/deny in the sheet or replies to the email. If approved, Nora automatically shares the Drive folder with the right permissions. If denied, Nora notifies the requester with a reason. Nora maintains an audit log of all share decisions for compliance. Essential for companies with data governance requirements, security policies, or sensitive client work.
How it works
- Monitor Google Form or Sheets for new share requests
- Extract requester, target folder, recipient, and reason
- Route to designated approver via email
- Wait for approver to respond (approve/deny in email or sheet)
- If approved: share Drive folder with recipient and log decision
- If denied: notify requester with reason and archive request
Frequently asked questions
What does "Drive Share Request Approval Workflow" do?
Employees request Drive access via a form. Nora routes the request to their manager for approval. Approved? Nora grants access automatically. Denied? Nora notifies the requester.
How long does setup take?
Under 5 minutes. Connect your tools and Nora handles the rest.
Which tools does this use?
Uses Google Drive and Gmail, run by your Operations Manager.
How much time does this save?
Saves approximately 2-3 hours per week, running every 30 minutes, checks for new requests.