How to Auto Save Pinterest Pins to Google Drive Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to auto save Pinterest pins to Google Drive using Pabbly Connect in this detailed tutorial. Step-by-step guide included! Master proven automation processes with practical implementation examples and strategic recommendations you can apply immediately in your workflow.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Pinterest and Google Drive Integration

To start the process of auto saving Pinterest pins to Google Drive, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Begin by typing Pabbly.com in your browser. Once you’re on the website, navigate to the Products section and click on Pabbly Connect.

As a first-time user, you’ll need to sign up for a free account. Click on the ‘Sign Up Free’ button and create your account within minutes. Upon logging in, you will see the dashboard of Pabbly Connect, where you can create a new workflow for the integration.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In Pabbly Connect, click on the plus sign to create a new workflow. Name your workflow, for example, ‘Pinterest to Google Drive Integration’. This name can be customized based on your preference.

After naming your workflow, you will see a trigger window and an action window. In this integration, the trigger is the event that starts the workflow. Select Pinterest as the application and choose the trigger event as ‘New Pin’. Click on ‘Connect’ to proceed.

• Choose Pinterest from the application list.
• Select the trigger event as New Pin.
• Connect your Pinterest account by clicking on ‘Connect with Pinterest’.

Make sure you are logged into your Pinterest account to authorize the connection. Once authorized, you will be able to select the board from which you want to capture new pins.

3. Setting Up Pinterest for Auto Save

After connecting your Pinterest account, you need to select the specific board where you will be adding new pins. For example, if you have a board named ‘Pabbly’, select it in Pabbly Connect. This ensures that any new pin added to this board will be captured by the automation.

Next, create a new pin in your Pinterest account to test the integration. Click on the plus sign, select ‘Pin’, and upload an image. Add a title and description for your pin, then click on ‘Save’. This will create a new pin that Pabbly Connect will capture during the testing phase.

• Upload an image from your system.
• Add a title and description for your pin.
• Click on Save to create the pin.

Now, return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to capture the details of the newly created pin.

4. Setting Up Google Drive in Pabbly Connect

Once you have captured the details from Pinterest, the next step is to set up Google Drive in Pabbly Connect. In the action window, select Google Drive as the application and choose the action event ‘Upload a File’. Click on ‘Connect’ to link your Google Drive account.

You will be prompted to select your Google account and grant Pabbly Connect the necessary permissions to access your Google Drive. After successful authorization, you will need to map the details of the pin to the Google Drive file upload settings.

Select the correct Google account. Map the URL of the Pinterest pin to the upload settings. Specify the folder ID where the file will be saved.

Ensure to give the file a recognizable name and format, such as .jpg, and then click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to complete the setup. This action will save the pin in your specified Google Drive folder.

5. Testing the Integration Between Pinterest and Google Drive

After setting up both Pinterest and Google Drive in Pabbly Connect, it’s crucial to test the integration. Create another new pin in your Pinterest account, similar to the previous steps, and ensure it has a unique title and description.

Once you save this new pin, return to Pabbly Connect and observe the integration in action. The system may take a moment to capture the new pin due to its polling nature. After a short wait, check your Google Drive folder to see if the new pin image has been successfully uploaded.

Create a new pin in Pinterest. Wait for the integration to capture the response. Check the specified Google Drive folder for the uploaded pin.

If everything is set up correctly, you should see the new pin saved in your Google Drive folder, confirming that the integration is working perfectly.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to auto save Pinterest pins to Google Drive. By following the steps outlined, you can ensure that every new pin you create is automatically backed up to your Google Drive folder. This integration not only saves time but also keeps your valuable content organized and accessible.