How to Sync Data from MySQL to Airtable Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to sync data from MySQL to Airtable automatically using Pabbly Connect. This step-by-step tutorial covers the entire integration process. 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. Introduction to Pabbly Connect for Data Sync

In this section, we will explore how to use Pabbly Connect to sync data from MySQL to Airtable. Pabbly Connect is an automation tool that allows seamless integration between various applications without needing coding skills. The goal is to automatically transfer data from your MySQL database to Airtable whenever new data is added.

To begin, visit the Pabbly Connect website and sign up for a free account. You will receive 100 tasks free every month, making it easy to start automating your workflows. Once registered, you can access the dashboard and begin the integration process.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

To create a workflow, navigate to the dashboard of Pabbly Connect and click on the plus sign to create a new workflow. Enter a name for your workflow, such as ‘Sync Data from MySQL to Airtable’, and click on create. This will open a trigger and action window to set up the integration.

• Select MySQL as the application for the trigger.
• Choose the trigger event as ‘New Row in Table’.
• Click on connect to link your MySQL account.

After setting up the trigger, you will need to add your database credentials, including username, password, host, and port. Once this is done, you can save the connection, allowing Pabbly Connect to access your MySQL data.

3. Connecting MySQL to Pabbly Connect

Once you have established the connection, the next step is to select the database and table from which you want to sync data. In this case, choose the database named ‘d_builder’ and the table named ‘customer_data’. You will also need to select a unique primary key column to ensure that Pabbly Connect can accurately track new rows.

• Enter the database name as ‘d_builder’.
• Set the port to 3306.
• Test the connection to ensure it is working correctly.

After successfully connecting, use the test request feature to verify that Pabbly Connect can pull the latest data from your MySQL database. This will confirm that the integration is set up correctly before proceeding to the next step.

4. Setting Up Airtable Integration with Pabbly Connect

Now that MySQL is connected, the next step is to set up Airtable as the action application. Select Airtable from the action window and choose the action event as ‘Create Record’. Click on connect to link your Airtable account to Pabbly Connect.

For the connection, you will need to provide your Airtable API key. To find this, log in to your Airtable account, navigate to your account settings, and copy the API key. Paste this key into Pabbly Connect and save the connection.

Select the base ID corresponding to your Airtable base. Map the fields from MySQL to Airtable, including name, email address, mobile number, and status.

Once all fields are mapped, click on save and send a test request to confirm that a new record is created in Airtable based on the data from MySQL. This step ensures that the integration is functioning as expected.

5. Finalizing the Integration with Pabbly Connect

After successfully testing the integration, you can finalize the setup. This includes confirming that new data entered into your MySQL database will automatically sync to Airtable through Pabbly Connect. Remember that the trigger checks for updated rows every hour, so new entries will appear in Airtable after this interval.

To summarize, you have now integrated MySQL with Airtable using Pabbly Connect. This allows for seamless data management, ensuring that your Airtable base is always up-to-date with the latest information from your MySQL database.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to sync data from MySQL to Airtable using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can automate your data transfer processes effectively. This integration not only saves time but also ensures data accuracy and reliability.