How to Automatically Add Google Calendar Events to Coda Docs Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automatically add Google Calendar events to Coda Docs with Pabbly Connect. This detailed tutorial walks you through each step of the integration process.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To automatically add Google Calendar events to Coda Docs, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by opening a new tab in your browser and navigating to the Pabbly website. Here, you can either sign in to your existing account or sign up for a new one, which is quick and easy.

After signing in, click on the ‘Access Now’ button for Pabbly Connect. This will take you to the dashboard where you can create workflows. Workflows are essential for automating tasks between applications like Google Calendar and Coda Docs.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will create a new workflow in Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. You will be prompted to name your workflow; you can name it something like ‘Automatically Add Google Calendar Events to Coda Docs’ for clarity.

• Click the ‘Create’ button to proceed.
• You will see two sections: Trigger and Action.
• Select Google Calendar as your Trigger application.

After selecting the Trigger application, you need to specify the event that will initiate the workflow. Choose the ‘New Event’ option as the trigger event. This setup will ensure that whenever a new event is created in Google Calendar, it will trigger the workflow in Pabbly Connect.

3. Connecting Google Calendar to Pabbly Connect

Now it’s time to connect your Google Calendar to Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Connect’ button and then select ‘Add New Connection’. You will be prompted to sign in to your Google account and grant necessary permissions.

Once connected, choose the specific calendar from your Google Calendar account that you wish to monitor for new events. This step is crucial as it allows Pabbly Connect to fetch details of new events accurately.

4. Setting Up Action in Pabbly Connect with Coda Docs

After configuring the Trigger, you will set up the Action to add event details to Coda Docs. In the Action application section, select Coda. Then, choose ‘Create Row’ as your action event.

• Click ‘Connect’ and select ‘Add New Connection’ for Coda.
• You will need an API token from your Coda account.
• Generate the API token in Coda under account settings and paste it into Pabbly Connect.

With the connection established, you can now select the specific document and table in Coda where the event details will be added. This mapping allows Pabbly Connect to know exactly where to store the information from Google Calendar.

5. Mapping Data from Google Calendar to Coda Docs

In this final step, you will map the data fields from the Google Calendar event to the corresponding fields in Coda Docs. This is where you specify which details from the event will populate the new row. using Pabbly Connect

Map the event title, description, and date from Google Calendar to the appropriate fields in Coda. After mapping, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to test the integration. If successful, you will see a confirmation that the event details have been added to Coda Docs.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to automatically add Google Calendar events to Coda Docs using Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can streamline your workflow and ensure that all your event details are captured seamlessly in Coda. This integration enhances productivity and keeps your documents up to date effortlessly.