Integrate Google Calendar with Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to integrate Google Calendar with Pabbly Connect to automate event management efficiently. Follow our detailed tutorial for a seamless setup. Implement the precise methodologies leading organizations use to automate repetitive tasks, illustrated with practical examples designed for immediate application.

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Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To start integrating Google Calendar with Pabbly Connect, first access the Pabbly Connect website. If you’re a new user, sign up for free to get 100 tasks per month. Existing users can simply sign in to their accounts.

Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard where you can see various applications. Click on ‘Access Now’ under the Pabbly Connect option to proceed with the automation process.

Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After accessing Pabbly Connect, the next step is to create a new workflow. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located at the top right corner of the dashboard. A dialog box will appear prompting you to name your workflow.

For this integration, name the workflow as “Create Pabbly Card from Google Calendar Event.” Next, select a folder to save this workflow. Choose the folder named ‘Google Calendars Automation’ and click on ‘Create’ to finalize the workflow setup.

Setting Up Trigger with Google Calendar

In the workflow, the trigger application will be Google Calendar. Click on the trigger option and select Google Calendar as your application. For the trigger event, choose ‘New Event’ to capture new events created in your calendar.

After selecting the trigger application and event, click on ‘Connect’. A new window will appear where you can add a new connection. Click on ‘Sign in with Google’ to authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Google Calendar.

• Select Google Calendar as the trigger application.
• Choose ‘New Event’ as the trigger event.
• Click on ‘Connect’ and authorize access.

After successful authorization, select the specific calendar from which you want to pull events. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to capture the latest event details.

Adding Action Step to Create Pabbly Card

With the trigger set up, the next step is to define the action. For the action application, select Pabbly. Choose ‘Create Card’ as the action event. Click on ‘Connect’ to establish a connection with your Pabbly account.

A prompt will appear asking for a token to connect Pabbly with Pabbly Connect. Log into your Pabbly account, navigate to the tokens page, and generate a new token. Copy this token and paste it into the connection window in Pabbly Connect.

• Select ‘Create Card’ as the action event.
• Generate a new token from your Pabbly account.
• Paste the token in the connection window.

After pasting the token, select the organization ID and the pipe ID relevant to the event management. Map the necessary fields such as event title, description, and due date from the Google Calendar event to the Pabbly card.

Finalizing the Integration

Once all fields are mapped, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This action will send the event data to Pabbly and create a corresponding card. You can check your Pabbly account to verify that the card has been created successfully.

To test the integration, create a new event in Google Calendar. After a 10-minute polling period, check your Pabbly account for the newly created card. This confirms that the integration between Google Calendar and Pabbly Connect is functioning correctly.

Create a new event in Google Calendar. Wait for 10 minutes for the polling to occur. Check Pabbly for the new card creation.

By following these steps, you can successfully automate the process of creating Pabbly cards from Google Calendar events using Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to integrate Google Calendar with Pabbly Connect to automate event management. By following the steps outlined, you can streamline your workflow and enhance productivity effectively.