How to Instantly Capture Instagram Leads in Google Sheets Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to instantly capture Instagram leads in Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect. Follow our step-by-step tutorial for seamless integration. Transform complex automation concepts into accessible, actionable steps that eliminate unnecessary manual work while maximizing existing application capabilities.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Instagram Leads

To instantly capture Instagram leads in Google Sheets, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect homepage by entering Pabbly.com/connect in your browser. This platform is essential for automating the integration process between Instagram and Google Sheets.

Once on the Pabbly Connect homepage, you will see options to either sign in or sign up for free. If you are new, click on ‘Sign Up Free’ to get started with 300 free tasks. Existing users can simply sign in to access their dashboard. After signing in, you will see all Pabbly applications, including Pabbly Connect, which will be used for the integration.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this section, you will create a workflow to automate the capture of leads. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located at the top right corner of your dashboard. You will be prompted to select the workflow builder; choose the classic version for a familiar interface.

• Click on the ‘Create’ button after naming your workflow.
• Select a folder to save your workflow; you may create a new folder if needed.
• Ensure to name your workflow something descriptive like ‘Instantly Capture Instagram Leads in Google Sheets’.

After creating your workflow, you will see the trigger and action setup. This is where Pabbly Connect shines by allowing you to define when a new lead is captured on Instagram and how it should be sent to Google Sheets.

3. Setting Up the Trigger for Instagram Leads

To automate the process, you need to set up a trigger in Pabbly Connect. Select ‘Instagram Lead Ads’ as your trigger application and choose ‘New Lead Instant’ as the trigger event. Click on ‘Connect’ to establish this connection.

If you haven’t connected your Instagram account yet, choose ‘Add a New Connection’. You will be prompted to authorize your Instagram account through Facebook. Once authorized, select the appropriate Facebook page and lead form that you want to use for capturing leads.

• Select the Facebook page associated with your Instagram account.
• Choose the specific lead generation form you want to track.

After saving these settings, Pabbly Connect will be ready to listen for new leads from your Instagram ads, making it efficient to capture them directly into Google Sheets.

4. Testing the Integration with a Test Lead

To ensure that your setup works correctly, you need to create a test lead using the Lead Ads Testing Tool by Meta. Before doing this, delete any existing test leads to avoid conflicts. Once deleted, refresh the testing tool and fill out the lead form with dummy data.

After entering the test data, submit the form. You will see a confirmation of the submission. Now, go back to Pabbly Connect to check if the new lead details have been captured successfully. You should see the details such as name, email, phone number, and skin type reflected in your workflow.

Make sure to include realistic dummy data for testing. Check that all fields are mapped correctly in your workflow.

This step verifies that Pabbly Connect is functioning as intended, capturing leads from Instagram ads into Google Sheets seamlessly.

5. Adding Captured Leads to Google Sheets

Now that you have successfully captured a lead, the next step is to add this lead information to Google Sheets. In Pabbly Connect, select ‘Google Sheets’ as the action application and choose ‘Add a New Row’ as the action event. Click on ‘Connect’ to set up the connection with your Google account.

Once connected, select the specific spreadsheet and sheet where you want the leads to be added. You will need to map the fields from the Instagram lead to the corresponding columns in Google Sheets. This includes mapping the name, email, phone number, and skin type.

Ensure that the spreadsheet is correctly set up with headers matching your mapped fields. Double-check the mapping to avoid data discrepancies.

After mapping the fields, click on ‘Save and Send Request’. You should receive a confirmation that the lead has been successfully added to your Google Sheets. This finalizes the automation process, showcasing how Pabbly Connect efficiently integrates Instagram leads into Google Sheets for better data management.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to instantly capture Instagram leads in Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. By following the outlined steps, you can automate lead capturing and ensure that your data is organized efficiently. This integration not only saves time but also enhances your data management capabilities.