How to Use SMTP Module in Pabbly Connect for Sending Emails

Learn how to use the SMTP module in Pabbly Connect to send automated emails. Follow our detailed guide and integrate with Mailchimp, Facebook, and YouTube effectively.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for SMTP Integration

To begin using the SMTP module in Pabbly Connect, first, log into your Pabbly Connect account. You can create a free account easily if you haven’t already.

Once logged in, you’ll be directed to the dashboard where you can start creating workflows. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to initiate the process. This is where you will set up your email automation.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this section, you will create a new workflow that utilizes the SMTP feature in Pabbly Connect. After clicking the ‘Create Workflow’ button, give your workflow a name that reflects its purpose.

• Click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed.
• Select the trigger application, for example, JotForm.
• Fetch the response of a form submission.

After setting up the trigger, you will see the response received section where you can access the email address you want to send emails to. This is crucial for the next step.

3. Configuring SMTP Settings in Pabbly Connect

Now that your workflow is set up, the next step involves configuring the SMTP settings in Pabbly Connect. Choose the action event as ‘Send Email’ after selecting the SMTP by Pabbly feature.

Click on ‘Connect’ and then ‘Add New Connection’ to enter the SMTP credentials:

• Host Name: smtp.sendgrid.net
• Username: Your SendGrid username
• Password: Your SendGrid password
• Encryption Type: TLS
• Port: 587

After entering the required information, click on ‘Save’ to connect to the SMTP server. This establishes the link needed to send emails through Pabbly Connect.

4. Sending Emails Using Pabbly Connect

With the SMTP connection established, it’s time to configure the email details in Pabbly Connect. Specify the sender’s name and email address, and map the recipient’s email address from the JotForm response.

Compose your email by filling in the subject and body. For example, use ‘Thanks for Submission’ as the subject and personalize the body with the recipient’s name. You can format the email body using HTML tags for line breaks.

Subject: Thanks for Submission Body: Hi Daniel Johnson, we have received your image for photo computation.

Finally, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that the email is sent successfully. Check your inbox to confirm receipt of the email.

Conclusion

Using the SMTP module in Pabbly Connect allows you to automate email sending efficiently. By following the steps outlined, you can seamlessly integrate various applications like Mailchimp, Facebook, and YouTube to enhance your email communication.