Integrate Gmail with DigitalOcean Using Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to integrate Gmail with DigitalOcean to create new droplets automatically using Pabbly Connect in this detailed tutorial. Transform complex automation concepts into accessible, actionable steps that eliminate unnecessary manual work while maximizing existing application capabilities.

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1. Access Pabbly Connect to Start Integration

To create a seamless integration between Gmail and DigitalOcean, begin by accessing Pabbly Connect. Open your web browser and navigate to pabby.com. This platform enables you to automate workflows efficiently, allowing you to create a new DigitalOcean droplet automatically when a new email arrives.

Once on the Pabbly website, click on the ‘Products’ menu and select Pabbly Connect. If you’re a new user, sign up for a free account. Existing users can simply sign in. After logging in, click on the ‘Access Now’ button to enter the dashboard and begin creating your workflow.

2. Create a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this section, you will create a new workflow in Pabbly Connect. Click on the plus sign to create a new workflow and give it a name, such as ‘Create a New DigitalOcean Droplet for Every New Mail’. This naming convention helps identify the workflow’s purpose easily.

After naming your workflow, you will see a trigger window and an action window. The trigger will be set to activate when a new email is received. Choose the application as ‘Email Parser’ from the trigger options to start capturing email details.

• Click on the email parser and copy the provided mail hook.
• Set up email forwarding in your Gmail settings to forward emails to this hook.

Once the setup is complete, you can test the workflow to ensure it captures incoming emails correctly.

3. Set Up Email Forwarding for Gmail

To ensure that your emails are captured by Pabbly Connect, you need to configure email forwarding in your Gmail account. Go to your Gmail settings and locate the ‘Forwarding and POP/IMAP’ tab. Click on ‘Add a forwarding address’ and paste the mail hook you copied earlier from Pabbly Connect.

After adding the forwarding address, Gmail will send a confirmation code to the mail hook. You need to retrieve this code from Pabbly Connect, paste it back into Gmail, and verify the forwarding address. Once verified, enable forwarding for incoming emails.

• Navigate to Gmail settings and select ‘See all settings’.
• Enable the option to forward a copy of incoming mails to the mail hook.

With this setup, all relevant emails will be forwarded to Pabbly Connect, allowing you to capture the necessary details for creating droplets.

4. Filter Emails for Specific Keywords

In this step, you will configure Pabbly Connect to filter emails based on specific keywords. This is crucial to ensure only relevant emails trigger the workflow. In the action step, select ‘Filter’ as your application.

Set the filter to check if the email subject contains specific keywords like ‘droplet’ or ‘new droplet requirement’. This will ensure that only emails that meet these criteria will proceed to create a new droplet in DigitalOcean.

Choose the email parser and select ‘header subject’ for filtering. Set the filter type to ‘contains’ and input the keywords.

After setting up the filter, test it to ensure it functions correctly. This will help in managing the workflow efficiently by processing only relevant emails.

5. Create a New DigitalOcean Droplet

Now that you have filtered the emails, it’s time to create a new droplet in DigitalOcean using Pabbly Connect. In the next action step, select DigitalOcean as your application and choose the action event as ‘Create Droplet’. Connect your DigitalOcean account by authorizing Pabbly Connect.

Map the fields required for creating the droplet, such as droplet name, region, size, and other specifications. Use the information extracted from the email to fill these fields. For instance, map the droplet name to the value received from the email body.

Select the appropriate region and size based on the customer’s request. Enable IPv6 if specified in the email.

Once all fields are mapped correctly, test the action to create the droplet. You should receive a confirmation that the droplet has been created successfully in your DigitalOcean account.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to integrate Gmail with DigitalOcean using Pabbly Connect. By setting up email forwarding, filtering emails, and creating droplets automatically, you can streamline your operations effectively. This integration not only saves time but also ensures that your workflow remains efficient and organized.

With Pabbly Connect, you can automate various tasks and integrate numerous applications seamlessly, enhancing your productivity and workflow management.