How to Send Paperform Submissions Data to Airtable Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate Paperform with Airtable using Pabbly Connect to automate data submissions effortlessly. Follow this detailed tutorial for step-by-step guidance. This comprehensive guide reveals exactly how to connect your applications and automate repetitive tasks — accessible for professionals of all technical backgrounds.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Paperform and Airtable Integration

To start integrating Paperform submissions data to Airtable, you need to access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to automate workflows without any coding skills. Begin by navigating to the Pabbly website and selecting Pabbly Connect from the products section.

Once on the Pabbly Connect dashboard, you can create a new workflow. Click on the plus sign and select ‘Create Workflow.’ Name your workflow appropriately, such as ‘Send Paperform Submissions Data to Airtable,’ and click on ‘Create’ to proceed.

2. Configuring the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

The next step involves setting up the trigger for your workflow within Pabbly Connect. In the trigger window, choose the application ‘Paperform’ and select the event ‘New Form Submission.’ This setup will ensure that every time a form is submitted, it triggers the integration process.

• Select ‘Paperform’ as the trigger application.
• Choose ‘New Form Submission’ as the trigger event.
• Copy the provided webhook URL for later use.

After configuring the trigger, you will receive a webhook URL. This URL needs to be added to your Paperform account to capture the form submissions effectively. Navigate to your Paperform dashboard, edit the desired form, and paste the webhook URL in the integrations section under the ‘After Submission’ option.

3. Sending Test Data to Pabbly Connect

To ensure that the integration is working, you need to send a test submission from Paperform. Open your form in a new tab and fill in the required fields. For example, enter a first name, last name, email, and phone number, then submit the form.

Once the form is submitted, return to Pabbly Connect to see if the data has been captured. You should see the details of the submission reflected in the dashboard, confirming that the trigger has successfully captured the data.

4. Setting Up the Action to Create Records in Airtable

After testing the trigger, the next step is to set up the action in Pabbly Connect that will send the captured data to Airtable. In the action window, select ‘Airtable’ as the application and choose the action event ‘Create Record.’ This will allow you to create new records in your Airtable base automatically.

• Choose ‘Airtable’ as the action application.
• Select ‘Create Record’ as the action event.
• Connect your Airtable account by pasting the API key.

To connect your Airtable account, you will need to retrieve your API key from the Airtable account settings. Once connected, select the base and table where you want the data to be recorded. Map the fields from the Paperform submission to the corresponding fields in Airtable, such as first name, last name, email, and phone number.

5. Testing and Saving the Integration

With the action set up, it’s time to test the integration. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ in Pabbly Connect. This will send the test data to Airtable and create a new record. Check your Airtable base to confirm that the new record has been added successfully with the correct details.

Once you verify that the integration works as intended, click on ‘Save’ to finalize your workflow. You can now automate the process of sending Paperform submissions data to Airtable seamlessly. Whenever a new submission is made, the details will automatically populate in your Airtable base, streamlining your data management.

Conclusion

By following this tutorial, you have successfully learned how to use Pabbly Connect to automate the integration of Paperform submissions data with Airtable. This powerful workflow allows you to manage customer data efficiently and ensures that every submission is recorded accurately in your Airtable base.