How to Create or Update MailerLite Subscribers on Cognito Forms Submission Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate Cognito Forms with MailerLite using Pabbly Connect to automate subscriber updates upon form submissions. Build sophisticated automated workflows in less time than you think. This guide translates complex integrations into straightforward steps for immediate implementation.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To create or update MailerLite subscribers on Cognito Forms submission, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. This integration platform allows seamless automation without any coding skills. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect website at Pabbly.com/connect and sign in to your account. If you are a new user, you can sign up for free and receive 100 tasks monthly.

After signing in, navigate to your Pabbly Connect dashboard. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ option to initiate a new integration. Name your workflow as ‘Create or Update MailerLite Subscribers on Cognito Forms Submission’ and choose a folder to save it. This setup will enable you to connect Cognito Forms with MailerLite through Pabbly Connect.

2. Setting Up the Trigger with Cognito Forms

In this section, you will set up Cognito Forms as the trigger application in Pabbly Connect. This means that every time a new form submission occurs in Cognito Forms, it will trigger the workflow. Select ‘Cognito Forms’ as your trigger application, and choose ‘New Entry’ as the trigger event.

• Select ‘Cognito Forms’ as the trigger application.
• Choose ‘New Entry’ as the trigger event.
• Copy the webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect.

Next, navigate to your Cognito Forms account and locate the form you wish to use. Under the ‘Build’ option, find the ‘Post JSON Data to a Website’ feature. Paste the copied webhook URL into the designated field and save the changes. This effectively connects Cognito Forms with Pabbly Connect, allowing it to receive submissions.

3. Testing the Connection Between Cognito Forms and Pabbly Connect

After setting up the webhook URL in Cognito Forms, it’s crucial to test the connection to ensure everything is working correctly. Go back to Pabbly Connect and check for the webhook response. It should indicate that it’s waiting for a response from Cognito Forms.

To generate a test submission, open your Cognito Forms and fill out the form with dummy data. For instance, use a name like ‘Test User’ and an email like ‘[email protected]’. Submit the form and return to your Pabbly Connect dashboard to see if the response is captured. A successful response confirms that the integration is properly set up.

4. Setting Up MailerLite as the Action Application

Now that the trigger is successfully configured, it’s time to set up MailerLite as the action application in Pabbly Connect. This step ensures that whenever a new entry is submitted in Cognito Forms, a corresponding subscriber is created or updated in MailerLite. Select ‘MailerLite’ as your action application and choose ‘Create or Update Subscriber’ as the action event.

• Select ‘MailerLite’ as the action application.
• Choose ‘Create or Update Subscriber’ as the action event.
• Connect your MailerLite account using the API token.

To connect MailerLite, you will need to generate an API token from your MailerLite account. Go to the API section, create a new token, and copy it into Pabbly Connect. Once the connection is established, map the fields from the Cognito Forms response to the MailerLite subscriber fields. Ensure to use the mapping feature to keep the data dynamic, allowing for updates with each new submission.

5. Finalizing the Integration and Testing

With both the trigger and action set up, it’s time to finalize the integration in Pabbly Connect. After mapping all necessary fields, such as email, first name, and last name, click on the ‘Save and Send Test Request’ button. This action will send a test request to MailerLite to create or update the subscriber based on the submitted data from Cognito Forms.

Check your MailerLite account to confirm that the subscriber has been successfully added or updated. You should see the new subscriber with the details you entered in Cognito Forms. To ensure the automation works consistently, perform additional test submissions with different data and check MailerLite for updates. This will verify that your integration is functioning as intended.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to create or update MailerLite subscribers on Cognito Forms submission using Pabbly Connect. By following the outlined steps, you can automate your subscriber management process efficiently. This integration not only saves time but also ensures your subscriber list is always up-to-date.