Integrating Rocket.Chat with Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to integrate Rocket.Chat with Pabbly Connect for seamless automation. This tutorial covers every step, from setting up webhooks to notifications via Gmail. Explore efficient methods for automating routine tasks with clear, concise instructions suited for both newcomers and experienced professionals.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Rocket.Chat Integration

To begin, you need to access Pabbly Connect for integrating Rocket.Chat. Start by logging into your Pabbly Connect account and navigating to the dashboard. Here, you will initiate the process to create a new workflow that connects Rocket.Chat with other applications.

After logging in, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow appropriately, for instance, ‘Rocket.Chat New Channel Notifications’. This workflow will allow you to set up triggers based on events occurring in Rocket.Chat, facilitated by Pabbly Connect.

2. Configuring the Trigger Event in Pabbly Connect

In this section, you will set up the trigger event within Pabbly Connect. Select Rocket.Chat as your trigger application. For the trigger event, choose ‘New Channel Created’. This means that every time a new channel is created in your Rocket.Chat account, it will trigger an action in Pabbly Connect.

• Select ‘Rocket.Chat’ as the trigger application.
• Choose ‘New Channel Created’ as the trigger event.
• Copy the generated webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect.

Once you have copied the webhook URL, proceed to your Rocket.Chat account to set up the integration. This URL will act as the bridge between Rocket.Chat and Pabbly Connect.

3. Creating Integration in Rocket.Chat

Now, switch to your Rocket.Chat account to create the integration. Click on the three dots in the sidebar, navigate to ‘Administration’, and select ‘Integrations’. Here, you will create a new outgoing integration.

Click on the ‘New Integration’ button and fill in the required fields. Set the event trigger to ‘Room Created’, which corresponds with the trigger you set in Pabbly Connect. Enter the webhook URL you copied earlier, and make sure to enable the integration. This step is crucial for ensuring that Rocket.Chat sends data to Pabbly Connect.

4. Testing the Integration with Pabbly Connect

After setting up the integration in Rocket.Chat, it’s time to test it. Go back to your Pabbly Connect workflow. You should see that it is waiting for a webhook response. To trigger this, create a new channel in Rocket.Chat. using Pabbly Connect

Click on the ‘Create Channel’ button in Rocket.Chat and fill in the necessary information, such as the channel name and topic. Once you create the channel, Pabbly Connect should receive the webhook response. This confirms that the integration works as intended.

5. Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to integrate Rocket.Chat with Pabbly Connect using webhooks. By following these steps, you can automate notifications for new channels created in Rocket.Chat. This integration allows for seamless communication and enhances team collaboration.

With Pabbly Connect, you can set up various automations with multiple applications, making your workflow more efficient and organized. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out for support.