How to Update Airtable Records With New Notion Database Items Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to use Pabbly Connect to update Airtable records with new Notion database items seamlessly. Follow this step-by-step tutorial for integration. Follow this definitive guide to creating powerful automated workflows with straightforward, efficiency-focused solutions that save valuable time.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Notion and Airtable Integration

To begin updating Airtable records with new Notion database items, first access Pabbly Connect. Visit the URL Pabbly.com/connect to reach the landing page of the software.

On the right side, you will find options to sign in or sign up for free. If you are a new user, click on the sign-up tab to create an account, which takes less than two minutes and provides you with 100 free tasks.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After signing in, navigate to the dashboard of Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to start setting up your integration. You will be prompted to name your workflow; use a descriptive name that reflects its purpose, such as ‘Update Airtable Records with Notion Items’.

• Click on ‘Create’.
• Select ‘Notion’ as the trigger application.
• Choose ‘New Database Item’ as the trigger event.

Once you have selected the trigger, the system will check for new data every 8 hours. This means that Pabbly Connect will automatically fetch new items from Notion at this interval.

3. Connecting Notion to Pabbly Connect

The next step involves connecting your Notion account to Pabbly Connect. Click on ‘Connect’ and then select ‘Add New Connection’. You will need to authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Notion workspace.

After clicking on ‘Connect with Notion’, select the pages you want to allow access to and click ‘Allow Access’. Once authorized, navigate back to Pabbly Connect to map the fields from your Notion database, such as name, email, task description, created date, and due date.

4. Setting Up Airtable as the Action Application

Now, it’s time to select Airtable as the action application in Pabbly Connect. Click on the action application section and choose ‘Airtable’. The action event will be to ‘Create a Record’.

To connect your Airtable account, click on ‘Add New Connection’. You will need to retrieve your personal access token from Airtable. Go to your Airtable account, navigate to the Developers Hub, and create a new token by adding the necessary scopes.

• Select all required scopes for the token.
• Click on ‘Create Token’ and copy it.

Paste the token back into Pabbly Connect to establish the connection. Once connected, you will need to map the base ID, table ID, and other relevant fields to complete the setup.

5. Testing the Integration in Pabbly Connect

After setting up both applications in Pabbly Connect, it’s time to test the integration. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to ensure that the records are being updated correctly in Airtable based on new items added in Notion.

Upon successful testing, you should see the updated record in Airtable reflecting the information from the Notion database. This confirms that the integration process is working seamlessly, allowing you to automate your workflow effectively.

Remember, Pabbly Connect will check for new Notion database items every 8 hours, ensuring your Airtable records are always up-to-date.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to effectively use Pabbly Connect to update Airtable records with new Notion database items. By following these steps, you can automate your workflow and ensure data consistency across your applications.