How to Automatically Add Trello Cards to Notion Database Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate Trello and Notion automatically using Pabbly Connect. This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for seamless automation. 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 Trello and Notion Integration

To begin automating the process of adding Trello cards to a Notion database, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows seamless integration between various applications, including Trello and Notion.

If you’re a new user, sign up for a free account at Pabbly Connect. Once you’ve logged in, click on the blue plus icon to create a new workflow. Name your workflow something descriptive, like ‘When Card is Created in Trello, Add Details to Notion’.

2. Choosing Trigger and Action in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you’ll set up the trigger and action for your automation using Pabbly Connect. The trigger will be set to Trello, and the action will be for Notion. Select Trello as your trigger application and choose ‘New Card’ as the event.

• Select Trello as your trigger application.
• Choose ‘New Card’ as the trigger event.
• Set Notion as the action application.
• Select ‘Create Database Item’ as the action event.

Once you have chosen these options, click on the ‘Save and Send Test Request’ button to ensure everything is connected properly. This will allow Pabbly Connect to capture the details of the new card created in Trello.

3. Connecting Trello with Pabbly Connect

Next, you will need to establish a connection between Trello and Pabbly Connect. This involves entering your Trello username, API key, and token key. You can find these details in your Trello account settings.

Follow these steps to connect Trello:

• Click on ‘Add New Connection’ in Pabbly Connect.
• Enter your Trello username and API key.
• Generate and paste the token key from Trello.

After entering the required information, click ‘Save’ to finalize the connection. Pabbly Connect will now be linked with your Trello account, allowing it to capture new card details automatically.

4. Adding Details to Notion from Trello

After setting up the Trello connection, you will configure how the details from Trello cards will be added to your Notion database using Pabbly Connect. When a new card is created in Trello, the automation will trigger and send the details to Notion.

To set this up, you’ll need to map the fields from Trello to Notion. Here’s how:

Select the Notion database where you want to add the card details. Map the Trello card name to the Notion task name field. Map additional fields like description and due date accordingly.

Once you have mapped all fields, click ‘Save’ to finalize the setup. This ensures that every time a new card is created in Trello, the same details will be automatically added to your Notion database.

5. Testing Your Automation with Pabbly Connect

Finally, it’s time to test your automation to ensure that everything works correctly. In Pabbly Connect, create a new card in Trello and check if the details appear in your Notion database. using Pabbly Connect

To test:

Create a new card in your selected Trello board. Wait for a few moments to allow Pabbly Connect to capture the details. Check your Notion database for the newly added card.

If the details appear correctly in Notion, your automation is set up successfully! You can now enjoy the benefits of having your Trello cards automatically added to Notion without manual effort.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to automate the process of adding Trello cards to a Notion database. By following the steps outlined, you can streamline your workflow and enhance productivity.

With Pabbly Connect, integrating applications like Trello and Notion has never been easier, allowing you to focus on what truly matters in your projects.