How to Add Facebook Messages in Google Sheets Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate Facebook Messenger with Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. Capture messages automatically with this detailed step-by-step tutorial. Transform complex automation concepts into accessible, actionable steps that eliminate unnecessary manual work while maximizing existing application capabilities.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Facebook Messenger Integration

To start integrating Facebook Messenger with Google Sheets, first, access Pabbly Connect. As an existing user, sign in to your account; new users can click on the ‘Sign Up for Free’ button to create an account.

Once logged in, navigate to the Pabbly Connect dashboard by selecting it from the applications page. Here, you can create a new workflow by clicking the ‘Create Workflow’ button located in the top right corner.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In the dialog box that appears, name your workflow something descriptive, like ‘Get Facebook Messages in Google Sheets’. Choose a folder for organization, such as Google Sheets, and click on the ‘Create’ button. using Pabbly Connect

• Enter a descriptive workflow name.
• Select a folder to save the workflow.
• Click ‘Create’ to initialize your workflow.

This action takes you to a new window where you can set up the trigger and action applications. In this case, your trigger application will be Facebook Messenger, and the action application will be Google Sheets.

3. Setting Up the Trigger for Facebook Messenger

In the trigger section, search for and select ‘Facebook Messenger’ as your trigger application. The trigger event should be set to ‘New Message Sent to Page’. This configuration ensures that every time a new message is sent to your Facebook page, the integration will activate.

Next, click on the ‘Connect’ button to establish a connection between Facebook Messenger and Pabbly Connect. You will need to log in to your Facebook account to authorize this connection.

4. Configuring Google Sheets as the Action Application

After setting up the trigger, move to the action section and select ‘Google Sheets’ as your action application. The action event should be set to ‘Add New Row’. This means that every new message received will be added as a new row in your Google Sheet.

Now, click on the ‘Connect’ button again to link Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect. Sign in with your Google account to authorize the connection. Once connected, select the specific spreadsheet you want to use, which should be named ‘Facebook Messages’.

• Choose the spreadsheet where messages will be recorded.
• Map the fields for first name, last name, and message.
• Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to finalize the setup.

Mapping is crucial here as it allows dynamic data insertion from Facebook Messenger to Google Sheets, ensuring that each new message is recorded accurately.

5. Testing the Integration and Finalizing Setup

After configuring both applications, it’s time to test the integration. Send a message to your Facebook page to trigger the workflow. Once the message is sent, return to Pabbly Connect to check if the data has been captured successfully.

If everything is set up correctly, you will see the message details appear in the response section of Pabbly Connect. This confirms that your automation is working as intended. Now, check your Google Sheet to ensure the message has been added as a new row.

Verify that the message appears in Google Sheets. Ensure all fields (first name, last name, message) are populated correctly.

Now your integration is complete! Whenever a new message is received on your Facebook page, it will automatically be added to your Google Sheets, streamlining your communication process.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to integrate Facebook Messenger with Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. This setup allows you to automatically capture messages in real-time, enhancing your operational efficiency.