How to Add Jotform Submission in MongoDB Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate Jotform submissions into MongoDB using Pabbly Connect. This detailed tutorial guides you through each step of the integration process. Navigate the automation landscape confidently with clear, structured guidance suitable for professionals regardless of prior technical experience.

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Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Jotform to MongoDB Integration

To automate Jotform submissions into MongoDB, you first need to set up Pabbly Connect. This platform enables seamless integration between various applications, including Jotform and MongoDB. Start by signing up for a free account on the Pabbly Connect dashboard, which can be accessed via the link in the description below.

Once you log into your Pabbly Connect account, create a new workflow by clicking on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow something descriptive, like ‘Jotform to MongoDB’. After naming your workflow, select the desired folder in your Pabbly Connect account to save it and click on ‘Create’.

Connecting Jotform to Pabbly Connect

The next step involves connecting Jotform to Pabbly Connect. In your workflow, you will see two main windows: the trigger and action windows. Start by configuring the trigger window. Search for Jotform in the app selection and select it. Choose the trigger event as ‘New Response’ from the dropdown menu.

After selecting the trigger event, Pabbly Connect will provide you with a webhook URL. This URL is essential for linking your Jotform submissions to Pabbly Connect. Copy this webhook URL and proceed to your Jotform account. In Jotform, go to your form settings, navigate to the Integrations section, and search for ‘Webhooks’. Add the copied webhook URL in the designated field and complete the integration.

Setting Up MongoDB Integration in Pabbly Connect

Now that Jotform is connected to Pabbly Connect, it’s time to set up the MongoDB integration. Scroll down to the action step in your Pabbly Connect workflow. Search for MongoDB in the app selection and choose it. From the action event dropdown, select ‘Create Record’.

Click on ‘Connect’ and then select ‘Add New Connection’. You will need your MongoDB connection string to establish this connection. To find your connection string, log into your MongoDB account and navigate to the network access settings. Ensure your current IP address is added and active. Then, go to your clusters, click on ‘Connect’, and select the driver to get the connection string.

• Add your username and password in the connection string.
• Specify the database name where you want to store the responses.
• Connect the collection name where the Jotform responses will be stored.

After entering all required details, click on ‘Save’ to establish the connection. This will allow Pabbly Connect to send data to your MongoDB database.

Mapping Data from Jotform to MongoDB

With both Jotform and MongoDB connected to Pabbly Connect, the next step is to map the data from Jotform into MongoDB. In the action step, you will see a field for custom JSON or custom data. Turn on the mapping button to configure how data will be sent to MongoDB.

In the custom data field, you can define the keys and values you want to send. For example, you can map the fields like name, email, mobile number, date of birth, gender, and course name. Each field should be separated by a comma. After defining the fields, you will need to map the actual responses from Jotform to these fields.

• Select the appropriate response for each field from the dropdown.
• Ensure all fields are correctly mapped to reflect the Jotform submission.
• Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify the integration.

Once you have mapped all the data, you can test the integration to ensure everything is working as expected.

Testing the Integration

After setting up everything in Pabbly Connect, it’s crucial to test the integration to ensure that Jotform submissions are correctly added to MongoDB. Go back to your Jotform and create a test submission. Fill out the form with sample data and submit it.

Once you submit the form, return to your Pabbly Connect workflow. You should see the new response captured in the trigger section. This confirms that the integration is working. Next, check your MongoDB database to verify that the new record has been created with the submitted details.

If the test is successful, you can confidently use this automation for real submissions. Pabbly Connect allows you to streamline the process, ensuring that all form submissions are automatically added to your database without manual effort.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to automate Jotform submissions into MongoDB. By following the steps outlined, you can efficiently manage form responses and enhance your data handling processes. This integration simplifies workflows and saves valuable time.