How to Send an Email for New Thinkific Enrollments Using Pabbly Connect

Learn to integrate Thinkific with Gmail using Pabbly Connect for automated email notifications upon new enrollments. Step-by-step tutorial included. Follow this definitive guide to creating powerful automated workflows with straightforward, efficiency-focused solutions that save valuable time.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To begin the process of integrating Thinkific with Gmail, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by typing the URL Pabbly.com/connect in your browser. Once you reach the landing page, existing users can sign in, while new users can easily sign up in under two minutes.

After signing in, navigate to the dashboard and locate the ‘Create Workflow’ button on the right side. Click on it to initiate the setup for your integration. When prompted, name your workflow something descriptive, like ‘Thinkific to Gmail Integration’, and click ‘Create’ to proceed.

2. Setting Up the Trigger Event in Pabbly Connect

The next step involves setting up the trigger event in Pabbly Connect. In this case, the trigger application is Thinkific. Click on the Thinkific icon, and then select the trigger event labeled ‘Enrollment Created’. This event ensures that every time a new enrollment occurs, it will trigger the workflow.

• Click on the ‘Save’ button to confirm your trigger event.
• Copy the generated webhook URL, which acts as a bridge between Thinkific and Pabbly Connect.
• Follow the on-screen instructions for setting up the webhook in your Thinkific account.

After copying the webhook URL, go to your Thinkific account, click on ‘Settings’, and navigate to ‘Webhooks’. Here, create a new webhook, select the ‘Enrollment’ model, and the ‘Enrollment Created’ topic. Paste the webhook URL you copied from Pabbly Connect and click ‘Save’. This completes the trigger setup.

3. Testing the Integration with Thinkific

With the trigger set, it’s time to test the integration. Ensure that you have at least one course created in Thinkific. Open the course URL in an incognito window and enroll a new user by filling in the required details such as first name, last name, email, and password.

Once the enrollment is successful, return to Pabbly Connect and check for the API response from Thinkific. You should see the enrollment details, including the first name, last name, email address, and course name. This indicates that the webhook is functioning correctly and capturing the enrollment data.

4. Setting Up Gmail Action in Pabbly Connect

After confirming the trigger works, the next step in Pabbly Connect is setting up the action to send an email via Gmail. Select Gmail as your action application and choose ‘Send Email’ as the action event. Click ‘Connect’ and follow the prompts to authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Gmail account.

• Map the recipient’s email address to the email captured from the enrollment data.
• Fill in the sender’s name, subject, and email content.
• You can include personalized elements by mapping the user’s first and last name into the email content.

Once all fields are filled out, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. If successful, you will receive a confirmation that the email was sent, indicating that your integration setup is complete.

5. Verifying Email Delivery and Finalizing Setup

To ensure everything is working as intended, check the recipient’s email inbox for the email sent from your Gmail account. The email should contain the personalized message confirming their enrollment in the course.

If you receive the email, congratulations! Your integration between Thinkific and Gmail via Pabbly Connect is successful. You can now automate the process of notifying users upon new enrollments, enhancing their experience.

Conclusion

This guide summarizes the key points and helps you understand the essential features and benefits of using this tool.

In summary, this tutorial demonstrated how to set up an automated email notification system for new Thinkific enrollments using Pabbly Connect and Gmail. By following the steps outlined, you can efficiently manage user communications and streamline your enrollment process.