How to Send Automated Emails After Purchase from WooCommerce via Gmail Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate emails after WooCommerce purchases using Pabbly Connect and Gmail. Step-by-step guide for seamless integration. This comprehensive guide reveals exactly how to connect your applications and automate repetitive tasks — accessible for professionals of all technical backgrounds.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for WooCommerce and Gmail Integration

To send automated emails after purchase from WooCommerce via Gmail, you need to first access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows for seamless automation between different applications without any coding skills required. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect website by typing pabby.com/connect in your browser.

Once on the site, sign in to your Pabbly Connect account. If you are a new user, you can create an account and enjoy 100 free tasks monthly. After signing in, you will be directed to the Pabbly dashboard where you can create workflows to automate tasks.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Now that you are logged into Pabbly Connect, the next step is to create a new workflow. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. You will see two options: the modern workflow builder and the classic one. Choose the classic option for a familiar interface.

• Click on ‘Create Workflow’.
• Name your workflow, for example, ‘Send Automated Email After Purchase from WooCommerce via Gmail’.
• Select a folder for your workflow.

After naming the workflow and selecting a folder, click on ‘Create’. You will see two boxes labeled Trigger and Action. The Trigger is the event that starts the automation, while the Action is what happens as a result. In this case, the Trigger will be a new order in WooCommerce, which will then lead to sending an email via Gmail.

3. Setting Up the Trigger with WooCommerce

In the Trigger section, select WooCommerce as your application. For the Trigger event, choose ‘New Order Created’. This setup indicates that whenever a new order is placed in WooCommerce, it will trigger the workflow.

To connect WooCommerce with Pabbly Connect, you will need to set up a webhook URL. This URL acts as a bridge between WooCommerce and Pabbly Connect. Navigate to your WordPress account where WooCommerce is installed, then go to the settings page and find the Webhooks section.

• Click on ‘Add Webhook’.
• Name your webhook (e.g., Testing 678).
• Set the status to active and select the topic as ‘Order Created’.
• Paste the webhook URL from Pabbly Connect and save the webhook.

After saving, return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Recapture Webhook Response’. This will allow you to test the connection by placing a new order in WooCommerce.

4. Testing the Connection and Capturing Response

To test the connection, go back to WooCommerce and place a new order. Fill in the required details such as name, address, and payment information. After placing the order, you should see a response captured in Pabbly Connect. This confirms that the webhook is functioning correctly and the connection between WooCommerce and Pabbly Connect is established.

Once the order is placed, check your Pabbly Connect workflow to see the captured response. This response will include all the order details like customer name, email, and order amount, which will be used in the next step to send an automated email.

With the successful capture of the order response, you are now ready to set up the Action step in your workflow.

5. Sending Automated Emails via Gmail

In the Action section, select Gmail as your application and choose ‘Send Email V1’ as the action event. Click on ‘Connect’ to establish the connection between Pabbly Connect and your Gmail account. If you do not have an existing connection, click on ‘Add New Connection’.

Once connected, you need to fill in the details for the email. Use the mapping feature to pull in data from the WooCommerce order response. For instance, map the recipient’s email address, order amount, and customer name to personalize the email. This ensures that each email sent is tailored to the specific order placed.

Enter the sender name and email subject. Select the email content type (plain or HTML). Compose the email body, including a thank you message and order summary.

After filling in all the necessary fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. Check your Gmail inbox to confirm that the email has been sent successfully. This automated email will now be sent every time a new order is placed in WooCommerce, showcasing the power of Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to send automated emails after a purchase from WooCommerce via Gmail using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can set up an efficient workflow that saves time and enhances customer communication. Automating your email process not only improves efficiency but also ensures that your customers receive timely updates about their orders.