How to Send Google Calendar Event Notifications on Slack Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to send Google Calendar event notifications on Slack using Pabbly Connect. This step-by-step guide covers all integration details. Discover how to seamlessly connect your essential tools through accessible instructions that make powerful automation available to professionals at every skill level.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Google Calendar and Slack Integration

To send Google Calendar event notifications on Slack, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Begin by navigating to the Pabbly website and logging in or signing up for a free account if you are a new user. Once logged in, you will see various Pabbly applications, but for this integration, we will focus on Pabbly Connect.

After selecting Pabbly Connect, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to start your automation process. You will be prompted to name your workflow; enter a descriptive name like ‘Send Google Calendar Event Notifications on Slack’ and choose a folder to save it in. Click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed to the workflow window, where you will set up your trigger and action.

2. Setting Up the Trigger with Google Calendar in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will set up the trigger in Pabbly Connect using Google Calendar. Select Google Calendar as your trigger application and choose the ‘New Event’ trigger event. Click on ‘Connect’ to establish a connection with your Google Calendar account.

• Select ‘Add New Connection’ if you haven’t connected your Google Calendar yet.
• Sign in with your Google account and allow the necessary permissions for Pabbly Connect.
• Choose the specific calendar you want to monitor for new events.

Once connected, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to test the connection. Remember that Google Calendar is a polling-based application, so it checks for new data every 10 minutes. After creating a new event in Google Calendar, return to Pabbly Connect to see if the event details are captured successfully.

3. Formatting Date and Time with Pabbly Connect

Next, you need to format the date and time of the event using Pabbly Connect. Add an action step by selecting ‘Date Time Formatter by Pabbly’. Choose the action event as ‘Format Date with Time Zone’. Click on ‘Connect’ to proceed.

• Map the start date and time from the previous Google Calendar trigger.
• Select the desired output format for the date and time.
• Choose the appropriate time zone for the event.

Once you’ve mapped the details, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This will ensure that the date and time are formatted correctly and dynamically for each event created in Google Calendar. You can then clone this step to format the end date and time similarly.

4. Sending Notifications to Slack Using Pabbly Connect

Now, it’s time to send the formatted event details to Slack. In Pabbly Connect, add another action step and select Slack as the application. Choose ‘Send Channel Message’ as the action event and click on ‘Connect’. If you haven’t connected your Slack account yet, follow the prompts to do so.

Select the channel in Slack where you want the notifications to be sent. Map the message content, including event title, start date, end date, and meeting link. Customize the bot name and other settings as needed.

After setting up the message, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. If everything is configured correctly, you will see the message appear in your selected Slack channel. This confirms that your integration is successful, and your team will receive notifications for new events created in Google Calendar.

5. Real-Time Testing and Conclusion

To ensure that your workflow is functioning as expected, create a new event in Google Calendar. After a few minutes, check your Slack channel for the notification. This real-time test will confirm that Pabbly Connect is successfully sending Google Calendar event notifications to Slack.

In summary, you have learned how to send Google Calendar event notifications on Slack using Pabbly Connect. By setting up a trigger for new events, formatting the date and time, and sending messages to Slack, you can automate your workflow effectively. This integration not only saves time but also keeps your team informed about important events.

Conclusion

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

In conclusion, using Pabbly Connect streamlines the process of sending Google Calendar event notifications to Slack. This tutorial provided a detailed step-by-step guide to help you set up this automation successfully. Start using Pabbly Connect today to enhance your productivity and team communication.