How to Send Slack Notifications for New Videos Uploaded on Gumlet Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to send Slack notifications for new video uploads on Gumlet using Pabbly Connect. Follow our detailed tutorial for seamless integration. Implement the precise methodologies leading organizations use to automate repetitive tasks, illustrated with practical examples designed for immediate application.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To send Slack notifications for new video uploads on Gumlet, you will first need to access Pabbly Connect. Sign into your existing Pabbly Connect account or create a new one if you’re a new user. By signing up, you can enjoy 100 free tasks for your automation needs.

Once logged in, navigate to the applications page and select Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Access Now’ button to reach your dashboard. From here, you can start creating your workflow for the integration.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

To set up the workflow, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located at the right-hand corner of your dashboard. You will be prompted to name your workflow; for this integration, name it ‘Send Slack Notification for Video Upload on Gumlet’. Choose the folder where you want to save this workflow.

• Click on ‘Create’ to proceed.
• You will see a screen with trigger and action options.

In this step, remember that the trigger application will be Gumlet, and the action application will be Slack. This setup will allow you to automate the notification process seamlessly through Pabbly Connect.

3. Setting Up the Trigger with Gumlet

In the trigger section, search for and select Gumlet as your trigger application. Then, choose the trigger event as ‘Video Status’. This means that the automation will activate whenever the video status changes on Gumlet.

After selecting the trigger event, Pabbly Connect will provide you with a webhook URL. This URL is crucial for connecting your Gumlet account with Pabbly Connect. Copy this URL and head to your Gumlet account to set up the webhook.

4. Configuring the Webhook in Gumlet

In your Gumlet account, navigate to the organization settings and select the webhooks option. Click on the ‘Add Webhook’ button to create a new webhook. Paste the webhook URL you copied from Pabbly Connect into the designated field.

• Enter the secret token from your Gumlet API keys.
• Select the appropriate collection and trigger event.

After saving the webhook settings, your connection between Gumlet and Pabbly Connect will be established. The next step is to upload a video to test if the webhook is functioning correctly.

5. Uploading Video and Testing the Integration

To test the integration, go back to your Gumlet account and upload a new video. Once the upload is complete, Pabbly Connect will capture the response indicating the video status. You should see that the status updates from pending to ready as the video processes.

Once the video is successfully uploaded and the status is ready, you can proceed to set up the action in Pabbly Connect. Search for Slack in the action application section and select ‘Send Channel Message’ as the action event. Establish a connection with your Slack account and select the desired channel for notifications.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to send Slack notifications for new video uploads on Gumlet using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can automate your workflow efficiently and keep your team updated on new video content.