Automatically Send SMS via D7 Networks Whenever a New Order is Placed in Shopify Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automatically send SMS via D7 Networks when a new order is placed in Shopify using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step tutorial included. Transform complex automation concepts into accessible, actionable steps that eliminate unnecessary manual work while maximizing existing application capabilities.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To start the process of integrating Shopify and D7 Networks, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Begin by typing ‘Pabbly.com’ in your browser and navigating to the Pabbly Connect section. This platform allows you to connect various applications without any coding skills.

Once on the Pabbly Connect website, click on the ‘Connect’ option and sign in. If you don’t have an account, you can create one for free. After signing in, you will be directed to the dashboard, where you can start creating workflows.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this section, you will create a workflow in Pabbly Connect to send SMS notifications via D7 Networks whenever a new order is placed in Shopify. Click on ‘Create Workflow’ in the top right corner of the dashboard.

• Name your workflow something relevant, like ‘Shopify to D7 Networks’.
• In the trigger app, select ‘Shopify’.
• Choose the trigger event as ‘New Order’.

After setting this up, click on ‘Create’. This will initiate the trigger setup process, allowing Pabbly Connect to listen for new orders from your Shopify store.

3. Setting Up Shopify Webhook

Next, you will set up a webhook in Shopify to send data to Pabbly Connect. Go to your Shopify account and navigate to ‘Settings’. Under settings, find and click on ‘Notifications’.

• Scroll down to find the ‘Webhooks’ section and click on ‘Create Webhook’.
• Select the event as ‘Order Creation’ and set the format to JSON.
• Copy the webhook URL from Pabbly Connect and paste it into the URL field.

Click ‘Save’ to add the webhook. This setup allows Pabbly Connect to receive data whenever a new order is created in Shopify.

4. Capturing the Webhook Response in Pabbly Connect

After setting up the webhook, it is essential to capture the webhook response in Pabbly Connect. Go back to your Pabbly Connect dashboard and click on ‘Capture Webhook Response’. This allows the platform to listen for incoming data from Shopify.

To test this, make a dummy purchase in your Shopify store. This step is crucial as it triggers the webhook, sending the order details to Pabbly Connect. Once the purchase is completed, return to Pabbly Connect to see if the webhook response has been captured successfully.

5. Sending SMS via D7 Networks Using Pabbly Connect

Now that you have captured the order details, the next step is to send an SMS via D7 Networks using Pabbly Connect. Click on the plus button to add an action step and select ‘D7 Networks’ as the action app.

Choose the action event as ‘Send SMS’. Connect your D7 Networks account using the SMS API token. Map the necessary fields, including the recipient’s phone number and the message body.

After filling in the required information, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This will send a test SMS to confirm that your integration is working correctly. If the SMS is received, your setup is complete and functioning well.

Conclusion

By following these detailed steps, you can successfully integrate Shopify with D7 Networks using Pabbly Connect. This integration allows for automatic SMS notifications whenever a new order is placed, enhancing customer communication and service.