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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To begin automating your Shopify order notifications, first access Pabbly Connect by visiting pabbly.com. After navigating to the website, log in to your account using the “Sign In” option located at the top right corner.

If you are a new user, you can click on “Sign Up for Free” to create an account. Once logged in, you will be directed to the Pabbly dashboard where you can see all Pabbly applications. Select Pabbly Connect to proceed with the integration process.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In Pabbly Connect, you can create a new workflow to automate the notifications. Click on “Create from Scratch” and name your workflow, for example, “Automatically Send Shopify Order Notification to Gmail”. Choose the appropriate folder for your workflow and click on “Create”.

  • Select Shopify as the trigger application.
  • Choose “New Order” as the trigger event.
  • Click on “Connect” to establish the connection.

After setting the trigger, a webhook URL will be provided, which acts as a bridge between Shopify and Pabbly Connect. Follow the instructions to configure this URL in your Shopify settings.

3. Configuring the Shopify Webhook

To connect Shopify with Pabbly Connect, navigate to the “Settings” in your Shopify store. Scroll down to the “Notifications” section and click on “Webhooks”. Here, you will add a new webhook URL.

  • Select “Order Creation” as the event type.
  • Choose JSON as the format.
  • Paste the webhook URL from Pabbly Connect and save it.

Once the webhook is configured, return to your Pabbly Connect workflow and wait for a webhook response. This confirms that your connection is successfully established.

4. Testing the Webhook Connection

To test your webhook connection in Pabbly Connect, create a new order in your Shopify store. For example, add a product to your cart and proceed to checkout with dummy details. After placing the order, return to Pabbly Connect to check for the webhook response.

Once the order is placed, you should see the captured response in your workflow. This includes all the order details such as name, email, and PIN code. If the details are visible, it confirms that the connection setup is working correctly.

5. Sending Email Notifications via Gmail

After successfully capturing the order details, the next step is to send an email notification using Gmail. In your Pabbly Connect workflow, click on “Add New Action Step” and select Gmail as the action application. Choose “Send Email” as the action event and connect your Gmail account.

Fill in the required fields for the email setup. For the recipient email address, map it from the Shopify order details. Personalize the email body with the customer’s name, order summary, and total amount. Ensure to map all dynamic fields instead of entering static data.

Finally, save the configuration and send a test email to verify that everything is working correctly. Once the test email is successfully received, your automation workflow is complete. Now, every time a new order is placed, Pabbly Connect will automatically send a personalized email to the customer.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to automate Shopify order notifications to Gmail using Pabbly Connect. This integration ensures that customers receive timely updates about their orders, enhancing their shopping experience. Implement this setup to streamline your e-commerce operations and improve customer satisfaction.