Integrating MySQL with WooCommerce Using Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to integrate MySQL with WooCommerce using Pabbly Connect. This step-by-step tutorial guides you through automating order records in your MySQL database. Discover hidden automation capabilities within your existing tools. This guide shows you how to connect your essential applications and permanently eliminate redundant manual processes.

Watch Step By Step Video Tutorial Below

1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To start integrating MySQL with WooCommerce, you need to access Pabbly Connect. First, visit the Pabbly Connect website by typing ‘Pabbly.com/connect’ in your browser. If you are an existing user, click on the ‘Sign In’ option, or select ‘Sign Up for Free’ to create a new account.

Once logged in, you will receive 100 free tasks every month, allowing you to explore the platform. After signing in, navigate to the dashboard where you can create and manage your automation workflows using Pabbly Connect.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Creating a new workflow is essential for capturing order details from WooCommerce into MySQL. In the Pabbly Connect dashboard, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. You will be prompted to name your workflow; for example, ‘Add Webhook Responses in MySQL Database’.

• Enter the name of your workflow.
• Select a folder to save your workflow.
• Click on the ‘Create’ button.

After creating the workflow, you will see two sections: Trigger and Action. The Trigger will be set to capture new order details from WooCommerce, while the Action will insert these details into your MySQL database using Pabbly Connect.

3. Setting Up the Trigger with Pabbly Connect

For the Trigger, select ‘Webhook by Pabbly’ as the application. This allows you to capture responses from WooCommerce whenever a new order is placed. Choose the trigger event as ‘Catch Webhook’ to initiate the workflow upon receiving data.

After selecting the trigger, you will be provided with a Webhook URL. This URL is crucial as it acts as a bridge for transferring data from WooCommerce to Pabbly Connect. Copy this URL and proceed to your WooCommerce store to configure the Webhook settings.

• Log in to your WooCommerce store.
• Navigate to the ‘Settings’ section and select ‘Advanced’.
• Click on ‘Webhooks’ and then ‘Add Webhook’.
• Enter the name, status, and topic (e.g., ‘Order Created’).
• Paste the copied Webhook URL into the delivery URL field.
• Save the Webhook settings.

This setup ensures that every time a new order is placed, the details are sent to Pabbly Connect for further processing.

4. Inserting Data into MySQL Using Pabbly Connect

Once the Trigger is set up, the next step is to configure the Action to insert the captured order details into your MySQL database. In the Action section, select ‘MySQL’ as the application and choose the event ‘Insert Rows’.

You will need to connect your MySQL database by entering the required credentials, including database username, password, host, and port. After entering the correct details, click on ‘Save’ to establish the connection.

Select the table name where the order details will be inserted (e.g., ‘order_details’). Map the fields from the previous response to the corresponding MySQL fields. Test the action to ensure that data is inserted correctly.

Mapping is crucial as it ensures that the data from the WooCommerce order is correctly placed in the MySQL database, thereby automating your order management process through Pabbly Connect.

5. Testing the Integration Between WooCommerce and MySQL

Now that both Trigger and Action are configured, it’s time to test the integration. Place a test order in your WooCommerce store to see if the details are captured by Pabbly Connect and inserted into your MySQL database.

After placing the order, return to Pabbly Connect and check for the captured response. If successful, you will see all the order details, including order ID, customer name, email, and item purchased.

Finally, refresh your MySQL database to confirm that the new order details have been added successfully. This indicates that your integration is working perfectly, and you can now manage your orders efficiently using Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to integrate MySQL with WooCommerce using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can automate the process of recording new orders in your MySQL database, enhancing your e-commerce operations.