How to Automatically Add New Google Contacts Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate the process of adding new Google Contacts using Pabbly Connect and webhooks. Follow this step-by-step guide for seamless integration. 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 Google Contacts Automation

To begin automating the addition of new Google Contacts, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to create workflows that connect various applications seamlessly. Start by signing up for Pabbly Connect, which offers free automation tasks every month.

After signing in, select Pabbly Connect from your dashboard. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button, name your workflow, and click on create. This setup will form the foundation for your automation process.

2. Configuring Webhooks in Pabbly Connect

Webhooks are crucial in enabling communication between Pabbly Connect and external applications. In your newly created workflow, you will need to set up a trigger using webhooks. Click on the trigger module and select the webhook option. using Pabbly Connect

• Copy the provided webhook URL.
• Paste this URL into the webhook section of the application you want to integrate.
• Test the webhook submission to ensure data can be sent successfully.

Once the webhook is set up, you can proceed with testing it by submitting a form from the application you integrated. This step is essential to validate that the data is correctly captured in Pabbly Connect.

3. Integrating Jotform with Pabbly Connect

For this tutorial, we will use Jotform to collect contact details. In Jotform, navigate to the form settings and click on the ‘Integrations’ tab. Search for webhooks and select the option to add a webhook. using Pabbly Connect

• Paste the copied webhook URL from Pabbly Connect into the webhook field.
• Complete the integration and publish your form.

Now that the integration is complete, you can fill out the Jotform to trigger a test submission. This submission will send data to Pabbly Connect, allowing you to see how it captures the information.

4. Creating Google Contacts from Webhook Data

After successfully capturing the data from Jotform, the next step is to create a new contact in Google Contacts using Pabbly Connect. In your workflow, add an action module and search for Google Contacts.

Choose the action event as ‘Create Contact’ and click on the connect button. You will need to sign in with your Google account and grant the necessary permissions for Pabbly Connect to access your Google Contacts.

Map the fields from the previous step to the corresponding fields in Google Contacts. Ensure to include the email address, display name, and phone number.

After mapping the required fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to create a test contact. If successful, this new contact will appear in your Google Contacts application, confirming that the integration is working correctly.

5. Finalizing the Automation with Pabbly Connect

Once the test contact is created and verified in Google Contacts, your automation setup is complete. With Pabbly Connect, this workflow will now run automatically whenever a new form submission occurs in Jotform.

To finalize, ensure that your workflow is saved and activated. This means that every time a new contact is submitted through Jotform, Pabbly Connect will automatically create a new entry in your Google Contacts without any manual intervention.

Now you can enjoy streamlined contact management, making it easier to keep track of new connections without additional effort. This automation will save you time and improve your workflow efficiency.

Conclusion

This tutorial demonstrated how to automate adding new Google Contacts using Pabbly Connect and webhooks. By following the steps outlined, you can easily streamline your contact management process and enhance your workflow efficiency.