Integrating Netlify with Gmail Using Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to automate email responses for Netlify form submissions using Pabbly Connect. Follow our detailed tutorial for seamless integration with Gmail. 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 Netlify Integration

To start integrating Netlify with Gmail, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. This powerful automation tool allows you to set up workflows that automate tasks between different applications.

Begin by visiting the Pabbly Connect website, where you can sign up for a free account. Once you have created an account, log in to access your dashboard. Here, you will find the option to create a new workflow for your Netlify and Gmail integration.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In your Pabbly Connect dashboard, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. You will be prompted to name your workflow; for this integration, name it something like ‘Netlify to Gmail Integration’. This name will help you identify the workflow later. using Pabbly Connect

• Click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed.
• You will see two modules: Trigger and Action.
• Select Netlify as the trigger application.

After selecting Netlify, choose the trigger event as ‘New Form Submission’. This will initiate the workflow whenever a new form submission is received on your Netlify site.

3. Connecting Netlify to Pabbly Connect

To connect Netlify with Pabbly Connect, you need to obtain a personal access token from your Netlify account. Go to your Netlify dashboard, click on your profile icon, and select ‘User Settings’.

In the User Settings, navigate to ‘Applications’ where you can generate a new personal access token. Click on ‘New Access Token’, give it a description like ‘Gmail Integration’, and click on ‘Generate Token’. Copy the generated token and paste it into the Pabbly Connect field when prompted.

4. Testing the Netlify Form Submission

Once connected, you will need to specify the site name and form name in Pabbly Connect. Choose the site where your form is embedded and select the specific form that you want to capture submissions from.

• After selecting the form, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’.
• You will then perform a test submission on your Netlify form.
• Fill in the form with test data and submit it.

This test submission will allow Pabbly Connect to capture the form data and confirm that the integration is working correctly.

5. Setting Up Gmail to Send Automated Emails

After successfully capturing the form submission data in Pabbly Connect, the next step is to set up Gmail to send an automated email response. For this, select Gmail as the action application and choose the action event as ‘Send Email’.

Connect your Gmail account by clicking on ‘Connect’, selecting ‘Add New Connection’, and authorizing Pabbly Connect to access your Gmail account. Once connected, you can map the recipient’s email address from the data captured in the previous step.

Fill in the sender’s name, email subject, and email content. You can personalize the email by mapping the name of the form submitter directly into the email content. After completing this setup, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send a test email and verify that everything is functioning as intended.

Conclusion

By following this tutorial, you have successfully set up an automated email response system for Netlify form submissions using Pabbly Connect. This integration not only saves time but also enhances user engagement by ensuring prompt responses to form submissions.