How to Set Up Time-Based Trigger for New Google Sheets Rows Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to set up a time-based trigger for new Google Sheets rows using Pabbly Connect to automate your workflow efficiently. Eliminate manual repetitive tasks from your workflow. Discover proven automation methods with intuitive steps designed for efficiency-minded professionals.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To set up a time-based trigger for new Google Sheets rows, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to automate workflows efficiently. Begin by signing up on the Pabbly Connect landing page, where you can find all necessary resources to get started.

Once logged in, you will see the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Here, you can create a new workflow by clicking on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow something descriptive, such as ‘Time-Based Trigger for Google Sheets’, and proceed to the next step.

2. Setting Up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In this section, you will set up the trigger that initiates your workflow. Choose ‘Google Sheets’ as the application for the trigger. Under the trigger event, select ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’ to capture new rows added to your Google Sheets. using Pabbly Connect

• Select Google Sheets as the trigger application.
• Choose the trigger event: New or Updated Spreadsheet Row.
• Copy the webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect.

Next, you need to add this webhook URL to your Google Sheets. Open your Google Sheets in an incognito window to avoid account conflicts. Go to ‘Extensions’, then ‘Add-ons’, and find the Pabbly Connect Webhooks add-on to install it. After installation, refresh your spreadsheet to access the new options.

3. Configuring the Webhook in Google Sheets

After refreshing, go back to the ‘Extensions’ menu, select the Pabbly Connect Webhooks option, and click on ‘Initial Setup’. Here, you will see fields for the webhook URL and the trigger column. Paste the copied webhook URL into the first field. using Pabbly Connect

• Paste the webhook URL from Pabbly Connect.
• Specify the trigger column (e.g., the final data column).
• Send a test request to ensure the connection works.

Once you have filled in the necessary information, click on the ‘Send Test’ button. If successful, you will see a confirmation message in Pabbly Connect. After that, click on the ‘Submit’ button to finalize the initial setup.

4. Setting Up the Time Trigger in Pabbly Connect

To execute your workflow at a specific time daily, you will need to set up a time trigger. In the Pabbly Connect workflow, add a new action step and select ‘DateTime Formatter’ to fetch the current date. Choose the action event as ‘Current Date’ and connect it. using Pabbly Connect

After fetching the date, add a delay module using Pabbly Connect. This delay will hold the workflow until your specified time, for example, 5:00 PM IST daily. You will need to convert this time to UTC, which is 10:30 PM UTC. Enter this time in the correct format in the delay module.

5. Finalizing the Workflow and Sending Data

After configuring the delay, your workflow is almost complete. You can now add additional action steps to send the data to another application, such as Facebook or YouTube. Remember, the data will only be sent after the specified time trigger has been reached.

This setup ensures that every time a new row is added to your Google Sheets, it will be processed at the designated time. This time-based trigger allows for seamless integration and data management across your applications using Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we discussed how to set up a time-based trigger for new Google Sheets rows using Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can automate your data workflows efficiently and ensure timely data transfer to other applications.