How to Update WordPress User for Webhook Response Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to update WordPress users automatically using Pabbly Connect and Webhook responses. Follow our detailed tutorial for seamless integration. Transform complex automation concepts into accessible, actionable steps that eliminate unnecessary manual work while maximizing existing application capabilities.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect to Set Up Integration

To start, access Pabbly Connect by visiting the official website. Here, you can either sign up for a free account or log in if you already have one. Signing up takes just a couple of minutes and gives you 100 free tasks each month.

Once logged in, click on the ‘Access Now’ button under Pabbly Connect. This will direct you to the dashboard where you can create a new workflow. You will see options for workflows and folders, making it easy to manage your automation tasks.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will create a new workflow in Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. A pop-up window will appear, prompting you to name your workflow. For this tutorial, name it ‘Update WordPress User for Webhook Response’ and select a folder to save it.

• Click ‘Create’ to proceed to the workflow setup page.
• You will see two main boxes: Trigger and Action.
• Select ‘Webhook by Pabbly’ as your trigger application.

After selecting the trigger application, you will need to set up the trigger event. This event will initiate the workflow whenever a new webhook response is received. This setup is crucial for connecting your JotForm with WordPress through Pabbly Connect.

3. Connecting JotForm to Pabbly Connect

Now, you will connect your JotForm to Pabbly Connect using the webhook URL generated in the previous step. Copy this URL and navigate to your JotForm account. Open the user updation form that you have created earlier.

In the JotForm settings, go to the ‘Integrations’ tab and search for ‘Webhook’. Paste the copied URL into the appropriate field and complete the integration. Once done, go back to Pabbly Connect, and you will see it is waiting for a webhook response.

• Publish your JotForm and fill it with dummy data.
• Submit the form to trigger the webhook response.

This will allow Pabbly Connect to capture the response, which includes user details that will be used to update the WordPress user.

4. Updating WordPress User Using Pabbly Connect

After receiving the webhook response in Pabbly Connect, the next step is to set up the action for updating the WordPress user. Select ‘WordPress’ as your action application and choose the ‘Search User’ action event. This will allow you to find the user based on the email address provided in the webhook response.

To connect WordPress with Pabbly Connect, you will need to provide your WordPress username, password, and the base URL. Ensure that the base URL is correctly formatted by clearing everything ahead of ‘wp-json’ in your WordPress URL. After saving the connection, proceed to map the email address from the webhook response.

Use the email from the webhook response to search for the user in WordPress. Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to confirm the user was found.

This step is essential as it verifies if the user exists before attempting to update their information in WordPress using Pabbly Connect.

5. Finalizing the User Update in Pabbly Connect

After successfully searching for the user, the final step is to update their details. Add another action step in Pabbly Connect and select ‘WordPress’ again, this time choosing the ‘Update User’ action event. Connect using the existing connection you created earlier.

Map the user ID from the search user action response to the update action. Fill in the details you wish to update, such as first name, last name, nickname, and description. Remember, usernames cannot be changed. Click on ‘Save and Test Request’ to execute the update.

Check your WordPress account to confirm the user details have been updated. Refresh the user list to see the changes reflected.

This integration demonstrates how Pabbly Connect automates the process of updating WordPress users based on webhook responses, making your workflow efficient and seamless.

Conclusion

This tutorial showed how to use Pabbly Connect to automate the process of updating WordPress users based on webhook responses. By following the steps outlined, you can create a seamless integration that enhances your workflow efficiency.