Integrate Facebook Leads with SMTP Using Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to automate email alerts for Facebook leads using Pabbly Connect and SMTP. Follow this detailed guide for seamless integration. 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 Email Alerts

To start automating email alerts for new Facebook leads, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Go to the Pabbly Connect homepage by typing the URL in your browser. Once there, you’ll see options to sign in or sign up.

If you are an existing user, simply click on the sign-in button. If you are new to Pabbly Connect, click on the sign-up button to create a free account. This process takes just a couple of minutes.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After signing in to your Pabbly Connect account, you will be directed to the dashboard. Here, you can create a new workflow by clicking on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow something descriptive, such as ‘Get Email Alerts for New Facebook Leads’. using Pabbly Connect

• Click on ‘Create Workflow’
• Enter your workflow name
• Select a folder for organization

Once you have named your workflow and selected a folder, click on the ‘Create’ button. This will open a new screen with two main sections: Trigger and Action. In this case, your trigger will be Facebook Lead Ads, and the action will be SMTP by PAB.

3. Setting Up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

To set up the trigger, select Facebook Lead Ads from the list of applications. Then, choose the trigger event as ‘New Lead Instant’. This ensures that every time a new lead is generated, it triggers the subsequent actions. using Pabbly Connect

After selecting the trigger event, click on the ‘Connect’ button to establish a connection with your Facebook account. You may need to authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Facebook Lead Ads account.

• Select your Facebook page
• Choose the lead gen form you created
• Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’

After saving, you will need to test the connection to ensure it captures the lead details accurately. This is done by submitting a test lead through the lead gen form.

4. Setting Up SMTP in Pabbly Connect

After successfully capturing the lead details, the next step is to set up the SMTP action in Pabbly Connect. Select SMTP by PAB as your action application. Choose the action event as ‘Send Email’. This will enable you to send email notifications whenever a new lead is captured. using Pabbly Connect

You will need to enter your SMTP account details, including host name, username, password, encryption type, and port. Once you have filled in these details, click on ‘Save’.

Enter your SMTP account details Set the email sender name and address Compose the email subject and body

Make sure to include dynamic fields from the previous step to personalize the email content. This way, each email will contain the specific details of the new lead.

5. Testing the Integration with Pabbly Connect

Once you have set up the SMTP action, it’s crucial to test the integration. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send a test email. Check the recipient email address to ensure that the email alert is received successfully.

If the test email is received, your integration is successfully set up. You will now automatically receive email alerts for every new lead generated through Facebook Lead Ads, thanks to Pabbly Connect.

This integration not only helps you stay updated with new leads but also allows you to manage your follow-ups efficiently. You can further enhance your automation by integrating with other applications like Google Sheets for tracking leads.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we successfully integrated Facebook Lead Ads with SMTP using Pabbly Connect. This automation streamlines the process of receiving email alerts for new leads, ensuring you never miss an opportunity. By using Pabbly Connect, you can easily manage your lead notifications and enhance your real estate business operations.