Setting Up an Auto-Forwarder in Gmail with Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to set up an auto-forwarder in Gmail using Pabbly Connect to streamline your email management process effectively. Implement the precise methodologies leading organizations use to automate repetitive tasks, illustrated with practical examples designed for immediate application.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Auto-Forwarding

To set up an auto-forwarder in Gmail using Pabbly Connect, start by accessing your Pabbly Connect account. Once logged in, create a new workflow, naming it ‘Gmail Auto-Forwarded Emails’. This workflow will enable you to capture emails directly from your Gmail account.

After naming your workflow, you will need to select the trigger application, which in this case is the Email Parser. This is crucial as it allows Pabbly Connect to receive emails forwarded from Gmail. Make sure to copy the email address provided by Pabbly Connect, as this will be used for forwarding emails from Gmail.

2. Configuring Gmail Settings for Auto-Forwarding

Next, navigate to your Gmail account to configure the forwarding settings. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner to access Settings, then select ‘See all settings’. Here, go to the ‘Forwarding and POP/IMAP’ tab.

• Click on ‘Add a forwarding address’
• Paste the email address from Pabbly Connect
• Click ‘Next’, then ‘Proceed’
• Check your Gmail for a confirmation code

After confirming the forwarding address, ensure to select the option to forward a copy of incoming mail to your Pabbly Connect email. Save your changes to complete the setup.

3. Verifying Email Forwarding with Pabbly Connect

Once the forwarding address is set up, it’s time to verify that the emails are being forwarded correctly. Go back to Pabbly Connect and check the response under the Email Parser module. You should see a confirmation email from Gmail.

To find the confirmation code, expand the body text of the captured email. Copy the confirmation code and return to your Gmail settings to verify the forwarding address. This step is essential to ensure that your Gmail can send emails to Pabbly Connect.

4. Setting Up Specific Email Forwarding in Gmail

If you want to filter which emails are forwarded, you can create filters in Gmail. Return to the Gmail settings, and under the ‘Filters and Blocked Addresses’ section, click on ‘Create a new filter’. Here, you can specify the criteria for emails to be forwarded.

• Input the email address from which you want to forward emails
• Choose options like subject or body text to filter specific emails
• Select ‘Forward it to’ and choose the Pabbly Connect email address

After setting the filter, save your changes. This will ensure that only specific emails are forwarded to Pabbly Connect, allowing for more controlled email management.

5. Testing the Integration with Pabbly Connect

To test if your auto-forwarding setup is working, send an email from another Gmail account to the address configured in Pabbly Connect. Check if it appears in the Email Parser module.

Once you confirm that the email is captured, you can set up additional actions in Pabbly Connect, such as adding the email data to Google Sheets or sending notifications. This step solidifies the integration and showcases the power of using Pabbly Connect for email automation.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to set up an auto-forwarder in Gmail using Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can efficiently manage your emails and automate processes with ease. Utilize Pabbly Connect to enhance your email management and streamline your workflow.