Automatically Add Comment on New Post Shared on Facebook Page Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automatically add comments on new posts shared on your Facebook page using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step tutorial included. Explore systematic approaches to creating efficient automation solutions that convert technical concepts into practical, implementable instructions.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Facebook Integration

To automatically add comments on new posts shared on your Facebook page, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Begin by visiting the Pabbly website and signing up for a free account or logging in if you already have one.

Once logged in, navigate to the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Click on ‘Create Workflow’ and name it something like ‘Auto Comment on Facebook Page Post’. This sets the foundation for your automation process.

2. Setting Up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will configure the trigger that initiates the automation. In the trigger window, search for ‘Facebook Pages’ as the app, and select ‘New Post’ as the trigger event. This allows Pabbly Connect to monitor your Facebook page for new posts.

• Search for Facebook Pages in the app selection.
• Select ‘New Post’ as the trigger event.
• Connect your Facebook account to Pabbly Connect.

After establishing the connection, select the specific Facebook page you want to monitor for new posts. Enter the number of posts you want to retrieve in each request (e.g., 20), and ensure the page access token is correctly detected. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to confirm the setup.

3. Testing the Trigger with a Dummy Post

Next, you need to test the trigger setup by creating a dummy post on your Facebook page. Go to your Facebook page and create a new post with a simple message, such as ‘Hello everyone, we are just testing this automation’.

After posting, return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ again. This action checks for the new post and retrieves the relevant data, including the post ID and message. Ensure that the response reflects the new post you created.

4. Setting Up the Action to Add a Comment

With the trigger successfully set up, it’s time to configure the action that will add a comment to the new post. In the action window, search for ‘Facebook Comments’ and select the action event ‘Comment on Page Post’. using Pabbly Connect

• Choose ‘Comment on Page Post’ from the action events.
• Connect your Facebook account again for comments.
• Map the post ID from the trigger response to the action.

In the comment section, type the message you want to automatically post, such as ‘Thanks for sharing!’. After entering the comment, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to finalize the action setup.

5. Completing the Automation and Testing

Once all configurations are complete, test the automation by returning to your Facebook page and refreshing it. You should see the comment you set up automatically added beneath your dummy post. This indicates that Pabbly Connect has successfully integrated your Facebook page with the comment functionality.

Now, every time a new post is shared on your Facebook page, Pabbly Connect will automatically add your specified comment within 10 minutes, streamlining your engagement process on the platform.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can effortlessly automate the process of adding comments to new posts on your Facebook page. This tutorial covered the setup steps, ensuring that your engagement remains consistent without manual input.