Integrate Rocket.Chat with Google Sheets Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate chat data collection from Rocket.Chat to Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide with detailed instructions. Build sophisticated automated workflows in less time than you think. This guide translates complex integrations into straightforward steps for immediate implementation.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Rocket.Chat Integration

To begin the integration process, you need to access Pabbly Connect. First, log in to your Pabbly Connect account and navigate to the dashboard. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up for free and get 100 automation tasks each month.

Once on the dashboard, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. You will be prompted to name your workflow. For this integration, name it ‘Rocket.Chat to Google Sheets Automation’ and click the ‘Create’ button to proceed.

2. Setting Up the Trigger with Rocket.Chat in Pabbly Connect

The next step involves setting up the trigger for your workflow. In the trigger section, choose ‘Rocket.Chat’ as the application. You will then need to select the trigger event, which should be ‘New Message Posted to Pabbly Channel’.

• Select ‘Rocket.Chat’ from the app list.
• Choose the event trigger as ‘New Message Posted to Pabbly Channel’.
• Copy the webhook URL provided.

After selecting the trigger, you will see a webhook URL. This URL is essential for connecting Rocket.Chat with Pabbly Connect. You will use this URL to configure the outgoing webhook in your Rocket.Chat application.

3. Configuring Rocket.Chat to Send Data to Pabbly Connect

Now, switch to your Rocket.Chat dashboard to set up the outgoing webhook. Click on your profile icon, navigate to the Administration section, and find the Integrations option. Click on ‘New Integration’ and select ‘Outgoing Webhook’.

• Select the event trigger as ‘Message Sent’.
• Enter the channel name from which you want to collect messages.
• Paste the copied webhook URL from Pabbly Connect.

Once you have configured the outgoing webhook, click on save. This integration will now send messages from Rocket.Chat to Pabbly Connect whenever a new message is posted in the specified channel.

4. Testing the Integration with Pabbly Connect

To ensure that your integration works correctly, you need to test it. Send a test message in the Rocket.Chat channel that you configured. This action should trigger the webhook and send the message data to Pabbly Connect.

Check the response section in Pabbly Connect to see if the message data has been captured. You should see details such as the channel ID, timestamp, username, and the message text. This confirms that the connection between Rocket.Chat and Pabbly Connect is functioning properly.

5. Saving Chat Data to Google Sheets Using Pabbly Connect

After successfully testing the integration, the next step is to save the captured chat data into Google Sheets. In the action step of your workflow, search for ‘Google Sheets’ and select it as the application. using Pabbly Connect

Choose the action event as ‘Add New Row’. Connect your Google Sheets account by following the prompts. Select the appropriate spreadsheet and map the data fields.

After mapping the fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that the data is being added to your Google Sheets. If successful, you will see a new row in your specified sheet with the chat data from Rocket.Chat.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can seamlessly automate the process of collecting chat data from Rocket.Chat and saving it to Google Sheets. This integration not only saves time but also helps in maintaining accurate records without manual effort. Set up your automation today and enhance your productivity!