How to Set-Up Webhook Inside Google Sheets Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to set up a webhook inside Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect to integrate with various applications like Facebook and more. 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 Webhook in Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect

To set up a webhook inside Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect, start by accessing your Pabbly Connect account. The webhook acts as a bridge to connect Google Sheets with other applications. This integration allows you to automatically send data whenever a new row is added or updated in your spreadsheet.

In your Pabbly Connect dashboard, navigate to the trigger section and select Google Sheets as your trigger application. Choose the event ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’ to initiate the process. This selection is crucial as it determines when the webhook will be triggered.

2. Copying the Webhook URL from Pabbly Connect

Once you select Google Sheets in Pabbly Connect, you will receive a webhook URL. This URL is essential for establishing a connection between Google Sheets and Pabbly Connect. Make sure to read the help description provided, as it offers guidance on using the webhook URL.

Next, open your Google Sheets where you want to set up the webhook. Follow these steps to copy the webhook URL into your Google Sheets:

• Go to Extensions in the menu bar.
• Select Pabbly Connect Webhooks.
• Choose Initial Setup and paste the webhook URL.

After pasting the URL, specify the trigger column, which is the column in your sheet that will generate the data sent to Pabbly Connect. In this case, the final data column is B. Once you have configured this, click on Submit to save your settings.

3. Sending Data to Pabbly Connect from Google Sheets

With the webhook URL set up in your Google Sheets, the next step is to ensure that data is sent to Pabbly Connect whenever a new row is added. To do this, go back to the Extensions menu, select Pabbly Connect Webhooks, and click on Send on Event. This action will activate the webhook, enabling it to capture new data entries.

After activating the Send on Event option, refresh your Google Sheets. Now, you can add new data to your sheet. For example, input the title and image link for a new post. Once you enter the details, they will automatically be sent to Pabbly Connect. This real-time data transfer is a key benefit of using webhooks.

4. Creating Facebook Posts Using Pabbly Connect

After setting up the webhook, you can also use Pabbly Connect to create posts on your Facebook page. To do this, navigate to the action window in Pabbly Connect and select Facebook Pages as your action application. The action event should be set to ‘Create Page Post’ to facilitate the creation of a new post.

To connect your Facebook page, click on Connect and follow the authorization steps. Once connected, you can select your Facebook page, such as Divine Glamour, from the dropdown menu. For the message field, you will use mapping to pull in the title and image link from the previous step, ensuring that the post details are dynamic and updated with each new entry.

5. Conclusion

In conclusion, setting up a webhook inside Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect streamlines the process of sending data to various applications like Facebook. This tutorial has demonstrated how to configure the webhook, send data, and create posts automatically. With Pabbly Connect, you can integrate multiple applications effortlessly, enhancing your workflow.