How to Send Discord Channel Messages on Jotform Submission Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate sending Discord channel messages for Jotform submissions using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide to streamline your community notifications. 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 send Discord channel messages on Jotform submission, you need to access Pabbly Connect. This powerful automation platform helps you connect various applications effortlessly. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect homepage at Pabbly.com/connect.

Once there, you can either sign in if you are an existing user or click on the ‘Sign Up for Free’ button to create a new account. New users receive 100 free tasks every month, allowing you to explore Pabbly Connect’s capabilities.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After signing in, you will be directed to the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Here, you can create a new workflow by clicking on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow something like ‘Send Discord Channel Messages on Jotform Submission’ for easy identification. using Pabbly Connect

• Select a folder to organize your workflow, such as ‘Gaming Event Automation’.
• Click on ‘Create’ to proceed with the setup.

This will take you to a new screen with two sections: Trigger and Action. The Trigger section will be where we select Jotform as our trigger application.

3. Setting Up Jotform as the Trigger Application

In the Trigger section, select Jotform as your application. The trigger event you want to choose is ‘New Submission’, which activates the workflow whenever a form is submitted. Pabbly Connect will provide you with a Webhook URL that needs to be integrated into your Jotform account.

To do this, log in to your Jotform account and select the form you want to connect. Navigate to the ‘Settings’ tab, then go to ‘Integrations’ and search for Webhooks. Paste the Webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect into the designated field and complete the integration.

4. Testing the Integration with a Dummy Submission

After successfully integrating the Webhook, it’s time to test the connection. Go back to your Jotform and submit a dummy entry. For example, you can use a name like ‘Smart Player’, an email like ‘[email protected]’, and select a game.

Once submitted, return to Pabbly Connect. The platform will capture the response, confirming that the connection between Jotform and Pabbly Connect is working. You should see all the submitted details reflected in the Pabbly Connect dashboard.

5. Configuring Discord to Receive Messages

The final step is to set up Discord to receive messages from Pabbly Connect. In the Action section of your workflow, select Discord as your action application. Choose the action event as ‘Send Channel Message’. using Pabbly Connect

To connect Discord, create a Webhook URL in your Discord server settings. Navigate to your server settings, select ‘Integrations’, and then ‘Webhooks’. Create a new Webhook, select your channel, and copy the Webhook URL. Paste this URL back into Pabbly Connect.

• In the message field, you can use HTML format to customize the message.
• Map the fields from Jotform to personalize the message, such as player name, email, and preferred game.

Once configured, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. Check your Discord channel to see if the message appears as expected. This confirms that the integration is successful, and you will now receive notifications for every Jotform submission.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can seamlessly automate sending Discord channel messages on Jotform submissions. This integration enhances communication within your community and streamlines event registrations, making it easier to manage your gaming community.