Integrating Jotform Submissions into PostgreSQL with Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate the integration of Jotform submissions into your PostgreSQL database using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step tutorial included. Discover hidden automation capabilities within your existing tools. This guide shows you how to connect your essential applications and permanently eliminate redundant manual processes.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Jotform and PostgreSQL Integration

To automate the process of adding Jotform submissions into PostgreSQL, you will first need to set up Pabbly Connect. Start by signing up for a free account using the link provided in the description. Once your account is created, log into Pabbly Connect and navigate to the dashboard.

Next, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Here, you will name your workflow, for instance, ‘Jotform to PostgreSQL’. Select the folder where you want to save it and click on ‘Create’. Your new workflow will open with two windows: the trigger window and the action window.

2. Configuring Jotform Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In this section, we will configure the Jotform trigger within Pabbly Connect. In the trigger window, search for ‘Jotform’ and select it. For the trigger event, choose ‘New Response’ from the dropdown menu. This setup will allow Pabbly Connect to capture new form submissions automatically.

• Select Jotform as the app in the trigger window.
• Choose ‘New Response’ as the trigger event.
• Copy the webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect.

After copying the webhook URL, you will need to integrate it into your Jotform account. Go to the Jotform settings of your form, navigate to the Integrations section, and search for ‘Webhook’. Paste the copied URL into the provided field and click on the ‘Complete Integration’ button. This will link your Jotform with Pabbly Connect and allow it to receive new submission data.

3. Mapping Jotform Data to PostgreSQL

Once the Jotform trigger is set, the next step is to map the data to your PostgreSQL database using Pabbly Connect. In the action window, search for ‘PostgreSQL’ and select it. Choose the action event ‘Insert Row into a Table’ and click on ‘Connect’. You will need to enter your PostgreSQL credentials, including username, password, host name, database name, and port.

After successfully connecting your PostgreSQL account, select the table where you want to insert the data. For example, if you have a table named ‘Jotform Responses’, select it from the dropdown. Once the table is selected, you will see all the columns listed as fields.

• Choose the correct table for your Jotform data.
• Map the Jotform submission fields to the corresponding PostgreSQL columns.
• Ensure all required fields are filled correctly.

For each field in the PostgreSQL action step, you will map the corresponding Jotform response. For instance, map the submission ID, name, email, mobile number, city, and age from the Jotform trigger to the respective columns in PostgreSQL. After mapping all fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that the data is correctly inserted into your PostgreSQL database.

4. Testing the Integration Workflow

After mapping the fields, it’s essential to test the integration workflow using Pabbly Connect. Go back to your Jotform and create a dummy submission. For example, enter a name like ‘Demo User’, an email like ‘[email protected]’, a mobile number, city, and age. Once you submit the form, Pabbly Connect should capture this new response.

Return to your Pabbly Connect workflow, and you should see that it has received the new form submission data. Verify that the captured data reflects the information you submitted in Jotform. This confirmation indicates that the connection between Jotform and PostgreSQL through Pabbly Connect is successfully established.

5. Finalizing the Automation with Pabbly Connect

Finally, after confirming that the data is being captured correctly, you can finalize your automation setup using Pabbly Connect. Make another dummy submission in Jotform to test the full workflow. Ensure that all data from this new submission appears in your PostgreSQL database as expected.

If everything works well, your automation is now complete! You can continue to use this setup to automatically add new Jotform submissions to your PostgreSQL database without any manual intervention. Remember, Pabbly Connect allows you to integrate various apps seamlessly, enhancing your workflow efficiency.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to integrate Jotform submissions into PostgreSQL using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can automate the process of adding form responses directly into your database, saving time and reducing errors. This integration enhances your data management capabilities and streamlines your workflows effectively.