Integrate Dropbox with Rebrandly Using Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to create Rebrandly links for new Dropbox files using Pabbly Connect. This tutorial covers integration steps with Google Sheets. Implement the precise methodologies leading organizations use to automate repetitive tasks, illustrated with practical examples designed for immediate application.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To create Rebrandly links for new Dropbox files, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by typing ‘Pabbly.com’ in your browser. If you are a new user, click on the ‘Sign Up for Free’ button to create an account. For existing users, simply click on ‘Sign In’ to access your dashboard.

Once logged in, navigate to the all apps section and select Pabbly Connect. Click on ‘Access Now’ to open the dashboard. Here, you can create a new workflow by clicking the plus sign and selecting ‘Create Workflow’. Enter a name for your workflow, such as ‘Create Rebrandly Links for New Dropbox Files’ and click ‘Create’.

2. Setting Up Dropbox as the Trigger Application

In this section, you will set up Dropbox as the trigger application in Pabbly Connect. In the trigger window, select ‘Dropbox’ as the application and choose ‘New File’ as the trigger event. Click on ‘Connect’ and then ‘Add New Connection’. You will be prompted to connect with your Dropbox account.

• Ensure you are logged into your Dropbox account before creating the connection.
• Specify the folder path where new files will be uploaded.

After connecting, specify the folder path where you want to monitor new files. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to capture the latest data. If the data is captured successfully, you will see the file name and URL in the response.

3. Integrating Rebrandly to Create Short Links

Once Dropbox is set up, the next step is to integrate Rebrandly using Pabbly Connect. In the action window, select ‘Rebrandly’ as the application and choose ‘Create Branded Link’ as the action event. Click on ‘Connect’ and enter your Rebrandly API key, which can be found in your Rebrandly account under the account settings.

After connecting, you will need to map the title for the branded link. Use the file name captured from Dropbox and remove the file extension. To do this, add a new action step using the ‘Text Formatter’ application and select ‘Split Text’ as the action event. Set the separator as ‘.’ to split the file name and capture the desired segment.

• Map the cleaned-up file name as the title for the Rebrandly link.
• Map the Dropbox URL to the destination URL field in Rebrandly.

Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to create the branded link. You should see the generated short URL in the response.

4. Saving Links to Google Sheets

The final step in this integration is to save the generated Rebrandly link to Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. Add a new action step and select ‘Google Sheets’ as the application. Choose ‘Add New Row’ as the action event and connect your Google Sheets account.

After connecting, select your spreadsheet and sheet name where you want to save the links. Map the file name, Dropbox link, and Rebrandly short link into the respective fields. Once all data is mapped, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. You will see a response confirming that the new row has been added to your Google Sheet.

To verify, open your Google Sheet and check that the file name, Dropbox link, and Rebrandly short link have been saved correctly. This confirms that your integration is working smoothly.

5. Testing the Integration in Real-Time

To ensure everything is functioning as expected, upload a new file to the specified Dropbox folder. The integration through Pabbly Connect will automatically shorten the URL using Rebrandly and save it to Google Sheets. Wait for a few moments as the trigger checks for new data.

After a short while, refresh your Rebrandly account to see if the new short link has been generated. You can also check your Google Sheet for the new entry. This process demonstrates how effectively Pabbly Connect automates the workflow between Dropbox, Rebrandly, and Google Sheets.

Conclusion

This tutorial illustrates how to create Rebrandly links for new Dropbox files using Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can automate the process of generating short links and saving them to Google Sheets, enhancing your workflow efficiency.