Integrating SendPulse and Slack Using Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to automate Slack notifications for SendPulse subscribers using Pabbly Connect. Follow this detailed tutorial for seamless integration. Explore efficient methods for automating routine tasks with clear, concise instructions suited for both newcomers and experienced professionals.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To start integrating SendPulse with Slack, we will use Pabbly Connect. First, visit the Pabbly Connect website to sign in or create a new account. New users can sign up for free and access 100 tasks every month, making it easy to begin automation.

After signing in, you will see the Pabbly apps window. Click on the ‘Access Now’ button for Pabbly Connect to access the dashboard. This is where you will create your automation workflow.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Now, let’s create a workflow in Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located in the top right corner. A dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter a workflow name.

• Name the workflow as ‘Send Slack Notification for SendPulse Subscriber’.
• Select a folder to save your workflow, such as ‘SendPulse Automations’.

After naming your workflow and selecting the folder, click on the ‘Create’ button. Your new workflow will now be visible, ready for you to set up triggers and actions.

3. Setting Up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In this step, we will set up the trigger in Pabbly Connect. Click on the trigger application dropdown and select ‘SendPulse’. For the trigger event, choose ‘New Subscriber’ to capture new subscriber details.

Pabbly Connect will provide you with a webhook URL. Copy this URL to connect it with your SendPulse account. Log into SendPulse, navigate to your account settings, and locate the API section to create a webhook.

• Click on ‘Create Webhook’ in the SendPulse API section.
• Paste the copied Pabbly Connect webhook URL.
• Select the event as ‘New Subscriber’ and click ‘Add’.

Once you have added the webhook, go back to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Recapture Webhook Response’. This will allow you to test whether the connection is successful.

4. Setting Up the Action in Pabbly Connect

With the trigger set, we now need to configure the action in Pabbly Connect. Click on the action application dropdown and select ‘Slack’. For the action event, choose ‘Send Channel Message’ to notify your Slack channel about new subscribers.

Next, click on the ‘Connect’ button to link Slack with Pabbly Connect. You will be prompted to authorize Slack by selecting ‘Add New Connection’. After that, choose the token type as ‘Bot’ and click ‘Save’.

Authorize the connection by clicking ‘Allow’ when prompted. Select the Slack channel where you want to send notifications.

Finally, compose your message for the Slack channel, including subscriber details that will be dynamically mapped from the previous step.

5. Testing the Integration in Pabbly Connect

After setting up the action, it’s time to test the integration in Pabbly Connect. Fill out the form you created in SendPulse to add a test subscriber. Ensure to input the subscriber’s email, name, and phone number.

Once you have successfully created a new subscriber, return to your Pabbly Connect workflow. You should see that the response has been captured, confirming that the integration is functioning correctly.

Check your Slack channel to verify that the notification has been sent. The message should include the subscriber’s details as specified in your action setup.

This confirms that you have successfully automated the notification process between SendPulse and Slack using Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to integrate SendPulse with Slack using Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can automate notifications for new subscribers effectively. This integration enhances communication and ensures that your team stays updated on new subscriber activity.