How to Integrate Apps Using Header Based Authentication Inside Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate Facebook, YouTube, and Gmail using Header Based Authentication inside Pabbly Connect with this step-by-step tutorial. Navigate the automation landscape confidently with clear, structured guidance suitable for professionals regardless of prior technical experience.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To begin integrating applications using header based authentication inside Pabbly Connect, first access the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Navigate to the URL section and enter connect.Pabbly.com/a to reach the app integration page.

Once on the integration page, click on the ‘Create New App’ button. Enter a name for your application, such as ‘Sendin Blue Clone,’ and click on save. This step sets the foundation for your integration with Pabbly Connect.

2. Configuring Application Details in Pabbly Connect

After creating your app in Pabbly Connect, you need to configure essential details. This includes the application name, description, and logo, which should be 64×64 pixels.

• Enter the application name and description.
• Upload the logo as specified.
• Select the type of authentication, which in this case is ‘Header’.

Additionally, provide help text that guides users on how to retrieve their API key necessary for authentication. This ensures a smooth setup process within Pabbly Connect.

3. Creating Triggers in Pabbly Connect

Next, you will create triggers in Pabbly Connect to respond to events in your application. Click on the ‘Trigger’ section and then select the ‘Create Trigger’ button. Name your trigger event appropriately, such as ‘Contact Deleted’ for the Sendin Blue integration.

When setting up your trigger, specify the trigger type. You have three options:

• Webhook Setup by Instructions
• Webhook Setup by API Request
• Polling to Check New Data

Select the appropriate option based on your application’s capabilities. After completing these details, click on ‘Save’ to finalize the trigger setup in Pabbly Connect.

4. Setting Up Actions in Pabbly Connect

With triggers in place, the next step is to define actions within Pabbly Connect. Navigate to the actions window and click on the ‘Create New Action’ button. Provide a name and description for the action, such as ‘Add Existing Contact to a List’.

In this section, you will configure the API endpoint and the HTTP method needed to perform the action. Ensure you select the right HTTP method and enter the API endpoint URL obtained from the Sendin Blue API documentation. You will also need to set up HTTP headers for authentication.

Select the API method (e.g., POST). Enter the API endpoint URL. Configure the header details, including the API key.

Once you have filled in these details, click ‘Save’ to complete the action setup in Pabbly Connect.

5. Testing the Integration in Pabbly Connect

Finally, it’s time to test your integration. Go back to the workflow section in Pabbly Connect and select the trigger you created. Once selected, you will see a webhook URL generated. This URL needs to be configured in your Sendin Blue account.

After setting up the webhook, proceed to test the action by selecting the contact and list from the dropdowns provided. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. If everything is set up correctly, you should receive a positive response indicating that the contact was successfully added to the list.

Verify the results by checking your Sendin Blue account to confirm that the contact has been added to the specified list. This step validates that your integration using Pabbly Connect is functioning as intended.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to integrate applications using header based authentication inside Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can successfully connect Facebook, YouTube, and Gmail, enhancing your automation capabilities.