Learn how to automate Slack notifications for new Chargebee subscriptions using Pabbly Connect in this step-by-step tutorial. Streamline your workflow, save valuable time, and eliminate repetitive tasks through powerful automation capabilities.

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Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect for Chargebee and Slack Integration

To send Slack notifications for new Chargebee subscriptions, start by creating a workflow in Pabbly Connect. This tool allows you to automate tasks without any coding skills. First, sign in to your Pabbly account, and navigate to the Pabbly Connect dashboard.

Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. You will be prompted to name your workflow. Enter a name like ‘Send Slack Notification for New Chargebee Subscription’. After naming, select the folder where you want to save this workflow. This helps keep your workflows organized.


Setting Chargebee as the Trigger Application

Next, set Chargebee as the trigger application in your workflow. The trigger is an event that starts the automation process. Choose Chargebee from the list and select the event ‘New Subscription Created’. This means every time a new subscription is created in Chargebee, it will trigger the workflow. using Pabbly Connect

To connect Chargebee with Pabbly Connect, you will need a webhook URL. This URL acts as a bridge between Chargebee and Pabbly Connect. Go to your Chargebee account, and navigate to the settings. Under the ‘Webhooks’ section, create a new webhook and paste the provided URL. Make sure to select the event for new subscriptions.


Testing the Trigger with Chargebee

After setting up the trigger, it’s essential to test it to ensure everything is functioning correctly. To do this, create a test subscription in Chargebee. This helps confirm that Pabbly Connect receives the data correctly. Once the test subscription is created, check the Pabbly Connect dashboard to see if the data has been captured. using Pabbly Connect

If the test is successful, you will see the details of the subscription. This includes the subscription ID, customer details, and subscription status. If the data appears correctly, you can proceed to the next step of setting up the action.

  • Create a test subscription in Chargebee.
  • Check Pabbly Connect for captured data.
  • Ensure all subscription details are visible.

Once you confirm that the data has been received correctly, you can move on to configuring the action step in your workflow.


Setting Slack as the Action Application

Now, it’s time to set Slack as the action application in your workflow. Select Slack from the application list and choose the action event ‘Send Channel Message’. This action sends a message to a specific channel in your Slack workspace whenever a new subscription is created in Chargebee. using Pabbly Connect

To connect Slack with Pabbly Connect, you need to authorize your Slack account. Click on the ‘Connect with Slack’ button and follow the prompts to log in to your Slack account. After successful authorization, you can select the channel where you want the notifications to be sent.


Mapping Data from Chargebee to Slack

After connecting Slack, the next step is to map the data received from Chargebee to the message format you want to send in Slack. You can customize the message by including details from the Chargebee subscription, such as customer name, subscription ID, and the subscription status. using Pabbly Connect

For example, your message could look like this: ‘Dear Team, we have received a new subscriber. Here are the details: First Name: {{first_name}}, Last Name: {{last_name}}, Email: {{email}}.’ Ensure to replace placeholders with the actual data fields from Chargebee.

  • Customize your Slack message format.
  • Include relevant details from Chargebee.
  • Test the message format before finalizing.

Once the mapping is complete, save your workflow. You can then test it by creating another subscription in Chargebee and checking if the notification appears in your Slack channel.


Conclusion

This tutorial outlined the process of sending Slack notifications for new Chargebee subscriptions using Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can automate your notifications and keep your team informed effortlessly.

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