Integrating Google Sheets with MemberPress Using Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to integrate Google Sheets with MemberPress using Pabbly Connect for seamless automation. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to streamline your online course management. 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 begin integrating Google Sheets with MemberPress, you need to access Pabbly Connect. This powerful automation tool allows you to connect various applications seamlessly. First, visit the Pabbly Connect homepage by typing its URL in your browser.

Once on the homepage, you have the option to sign in if you’re an existing user or sign up for free to explore the features. This free account gives you 300 tasks per month, which is ideal for users starting with automation.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After signing into Pabbly Connect, you will see your dashboard. To create a new workflow, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located in the top right corner. You will then be prompted to name your workflow, such as ‘Create MemberPress Member from New Google Sheets Row.’ Select a folder for organization, like ‘Google Sheets’.

• Click on the ‘Create’ button to finalize your workflow setup.
• Understand the two main components: Trigger and Action.

In this setup, the trigger will be Google Sheets, and the action will be MemberPress. This means that every time a new row is added to your Google Sheets, a corresponding member will be created in your MemberPress account.

3. Setting Up the Google Sheets Trigger

Next, you need to set up the trigger in your Pabbly Connect workflow. Select Google Sheets as your trigger application and choose the event as ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row.’ This event captures any new data added to your Google Sheets.

Once selected, you will receive a Webhook URL. Copy this URL as you will need it to connect Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect. To do this, go to your Google Sheets, click on Extensions, then Add-ons, and select Get Add-ons. Search for ‘Pabbly Connect Webhooks’ and install it.

• Refresh your Google Sheets after installation.
• Under Extensions, find Pabbly Connect Webhooks and click on Initial Setup.

Paste the copied Webhook URL and set the trigger column, which is typically your final data column (e.g., Column G). Click Submit to finalize the setup.

4. Configuring the MemberPress Action

Now that your trigger is set, it’s time to configure the action in Pabbly Connect. Select MemberPress as your action application and choose the event ‘Create Member.’ This action will automatically create a new member in your MemberPress account based on the data from Google Sheets.

To connect your MemberPress account, click on ‘Connect’ and select ‘Add New Connection.’ Here, you will need to enter your API key and site URL. To obtain the API key, log into your WordPress account, navigate to the MemberPress plugin settings, and find the API key under the Developer options.

Copy the API key and paste it into Pabbly Connect. For the site URL, ensure you do not include ‘wp-admin’ or ‘wp-login.php’.

Once connected, you can map the data fields from your Google Sheets trigger to the MemberPress action. This includes mapping the email, first name, last name, and city, ensuring that the data is dynamic.

5. Testing the Integration

To ensure that your integration works correctly, you should conduct a test by adding a new entry in your Google Sheets. Enter the details in the first row under your headers, ensuring that the headers are in row one and the first data entry starts in row two.

After entering the details, check back in Pabbly Connect. You should see a response indicating that the new member has been created successfully in your MemberPress account. This confirms that the automation is functioning as intended.

For additional verification, you can log into your MemberPress account and check the members list. You should see the newly created member with the details you entered. This seamless integration saves time and reduces manual entry errors.

Conclusion

Integrating Google Sheets with MemberPress using Pabbly Connect streamlines your online course management and automates member creation. This tutorial provided a step-by-step guide to set up the integration efficiently, ensuring a smooth experience for both you and your students.