How to Send Data from MS Excel to MySQL Database Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate data transfer from MS Excel to MySQL Database using Pabbly Connect with step-by-step instructions. 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 send data from MS Excel to MySQL Database, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly website at P A BBL y p.com. Once there, navigate to the products section and select Pabbly Connect.

If you’re a first-time user, click on the ‘Sign Up for Free’ button to create an account. This process takes just a couple of minutes. If you already have an account, simply log in. After logging in, find Pabbly Connect in the all apps section and click on it to access the dashboard.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Once you are on the Pabbly Connect dashboard, you can create a new workflow. Click on the plus sign to create a workflow, and name it something relevant, such as ‘Microsoft Excel to MySQL Integration’. After naming it, click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed. using Pabbly Connect

This action opens a trigger and action window. In this case, the trigger application is Microsoft Excel, and the action application is MySQL. This means that whenever new data is added to your Excel spreadsheet, it will automatically be sent to your MySQL database.

• Select Microsoft Excel as the trigger application.
• Choose ‘New Row in Worksheet’ as the trigger event.
• Connect your Microsoft Excel account by clicking on ‘Connect’.

Once you have set up the trigger, you will be prompted to select the specific workbook and worksheet that contains the data you want to send to MySQL. Make sure to have your Excel file ready with the relevant data.

3. Setting Up Microsoft Excel for Integration

After connecting your Microsoft Excel account to Pabbly Connect, you need to select the workbook that contains your data. In the dropdown menu, find and select your workbook, such as ‘candidates data’. Once selected, choose the specific worksheet within that workbook.

Before proceeding, ensure that your Excel sheet has the required data. For example, add a new candidate’s name, email address, phone number, and status. After entering the details, return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This will send the data from Excel to Pabbly Connect for processing.

• Enter candidate details in the Excel sheet.
• Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ in Pabbly Connect.
• Check the response for successful data capture.

Once the test request is sent, you will receive a response showing the captured data, confirming that the integration is functioning correctly.

4. Connecting MySQL Database to Pabbly Connect

Now that your Excel data is successfully captured, the next step is to connect your MySQL database to Pabbly Connect. In the action window, select MySQL as the application and choose ‘Insert Row’ as the action event. Click on ‘Connect’ and then ‘Add New Connection’.

You will need to provide your MySQL database details, including the database username, password, and host. Ensure that the host is correctly entered, for example, ‘Local Host’ or your specific database host. Once all details are filled in, click on ‘Save’ to establish the connection.

Select MySQL as the action application. Fill in the database connection details. Click ‘Save’ to create the connection.

After the connection is established, you can choose the table where the data will be inserted. Select the appropriate table, such as ‘candidate details’, and map the data fields from the Excel trigger response to the corresponding fields in your MySQL table.

5. Testing the Integration

With the MySQL connection set up, it’s time to test the integration. Map the fields from the Excel data to the MySQL table fields. For example, map the candidate name, email, phone number, and status to their respective fields in the MySQL database.

Once everything is mapped, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to insert the data into your MySQL database. You should see a success response indicating that the data has been inserted. To verify, refresh your MySQL database and check if the new candidate’s details are present.

Map the fields from Excel to MySQL. Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to insert data. Refresh MySQL to confirm data insertion.

This step ensures that the integration is working smoothly, allowing you to automate data transfer from MS Excel to your MySQL database seamlessly using Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to effectively send data from MS Excel to MySQL Database using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can automate data transfer, ensuring that your MySQL database is always up to date with the latest information from your Excel sheets.

Utilizing Pabbly Connect not only simplifies this process but also enhances your workflow efficiency. Start integrating your applications today for a more streamlined experience!