Integrating Google Sheets with ActiveCampaign Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate adding Google Sheets rows as contacts in ActiveCampaign using Pabbly Connect with this step-by-step tutorial. Develop expertise in application integration and learn how to design streamlined automation workflows using proven, simplified approaches.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To begin the integration process, you need to access Pabbly Connect by typing the URL Pabbly.com/connect in your browser. This will take you to the landing page where you can either sign in or sign up if you’re a new user.

After signing in, you will be directed to the applications page. Here, you will find various Pabbly products. Click on Pabbly Connect to access the dashboard where you can create a new workflow.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In the dashboard, locate the blue tab labeled ‘Create Workflow’ and click on it. A dialog box will appear requesting a name for your workflow. Name it ‘Turn New or Updated Google Sheets Rows into ActiveCampaign Contacts’ and click on ‘Create’. using Pabbly Connect

Once your workflow is created, you will see two main events: Trigger and Action. For this integration, your trigger application will be Google Sheets. Click on Google Sheets and select the trigger event as ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’. This ensures that the workflow executes instantly whenever data is added or updated.

3. Setting Up Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect

Next, you need to copy the webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect. This URL will connect your Google Sheets to the Pabbly platform. Open your Google Sheets document, which should contain the necessary fields like First Name, Last Name, Email Address, and Contact Number.

To integrate Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect, navigate to Extensions > Add-ons > Get Add-ons. Search for ‘Pabbly Connect Webhooks’ and install it. After installation, refresh your Google Sheets page, then go to Extensions > Pabbly Connect Webhooks > Initial Setup. Paste the copied webhook URL and set the trigger column to the last column where data will be added, which is typically column D. Click on Submit to finalize the setup.

• Copy the webhook URL from Pabbly Connect.
• Install the Pabbly Connect Webhooks add-on.
• Set the trigger column to the last data column.

After setting up, send a test to ensure data is being captured correctly. Once confirmed, you can proceed with the integration.

4. Connecting ActiveCampaign with Pabbly Connect

Now that your Google Sheets is set up, the next step is to connect ActiveCampaign using Pabbly Connect. Select ActiveCampaign as your action application and choose the action event as ‘Create or Update Contact’. Click on ‘Connect’ to initiate the connection.

To connect ActiveCampaign, you will need your API Key and URL. Log into your ActiveCampaign account, navigate to Settings > Developer, and copy the API URL and Key. Paste these into Pabbly Connect, ensuring to remove the ‘https://’ part from the URL before saving.

• Log into ActiveCampaign and go to Settings > Developer.
• Copy the API Key and URL.
• Paste the API Key and modified URL into Pabbly Connect.

After connecting, you will need to map the fields from Google Sheets to ActiveCampaign, such as Email Address, First Name, Last Name, and Phone Number. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that the integration works correctly.

5. Testing the Integration in Real-Time

To ensure everything is functioning as expected, add a new row in your Google Sheets with the necessary details like First Name, Last Name, Email Address, and Contact Number. Once you hit enter, the information should automatically create a new contact in ActiveCampaign.

Refresh your ActiveCampaign contacts page to confirm that the new contact has been successfully created. This real-time testing verifies that your integration using Pabbly Connect is successful and working as intended.

Add a new row in Google Sheets with contact details. Check ActiveCampaign for the new contact. Ensure the integration is functioning properly.

This completes the integration process, allowing you to automate the addition of contacts from Google Sheets to ActiveCampaign using Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to integrate Google Sheets with ActiveCampaign using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can automate the process of adding new contacts effortlessly, enhancing your workflow efficiency.