Airtable
Facebook Pages
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Airtable + Facebook Pages

Create page photos in Facebook Pages from new records in view in Airtable

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Airtable and Facebook Pages

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Airtable and Facebook Pages can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Create page photos in Facebook Pages from new records in view in Airtable
Workflow diagram: Airtable + Facebook Pages integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Airtable

Airtable

New Record In View in Airtable

Triggers when a new new record is created in a specifc view.

Then these actions happen in Airtable and Airtable

Facebook Pages

Create Page Photo in Facebook Pages

Uploads a photo to your Facebook Page and posts it to the stream.

Airtable

New Record in Airtable

Triggers when a new record is created. Optionally: triggers when any record (new or existing) is first added to a selected view.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create page photos in Facebook Pages from new records in view in Airtable.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Airtable and Facebook Pages to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Airtable to Zapier.

    Connect Airtable to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Airtable account, using Airtable credentials.

  • Connect Facebook Pages to Zapier.

    Connect Facebook Pages to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Facebook Pages account, using Facebook Pages credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Airtable

    Set up a Trigger action for Airtable

    Choose the following trigger: New Record In View (Triggers when a new new record is created in a specifc view.).

  • Then set up an Action for Facebook Pages

    Then set up an Action for Facebook Pages

    Choose this action: Create Page Photo (Uploads a photo to your Facebook Page and posts it to the stream.).

  • Then set up another Action for Airtable

    Then set up another Action for Airtable

    Choose this action: New Record (Triggers when a new record is created. Optionally: triggers when any record (new or existing) is first added to a selected view.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Airtable and Facebook Pages.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Create page photos in Facebook Pages from new records in view in Airtable!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Airtable

    New record

    Triggers when a new record is created. Optionally: triggers when any record (new or existing) is first added to a selected view.

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  • Airtable

    New or updated record

    Triggers when a record is created or updated.

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  • Airtable

    New record in view

    Triggers when a new new record is created in a specifc view.

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  • Airtable

    Watch records

    Returns all newly created or updated records in a view (requires "Created Time" or "Last Modified Time" fields).

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  • Airtable

    New record created

    This Trigger fires every time a new record is created in a table. You can optionally configure it to only fire when a record appears in a specific view.

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  • Airtable

    New or modified records

    New or modified records

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  • Facebook Pages

    Create page post

    Create a new page "stream" post on a page.

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  • Facebook Pages

    Create a link post

    This Action will create a new link post on your Facebook Page wall.

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  • Facebook Pages

    Create page photo

    Uploads a photo to your Facebook Page and posts it to the stream.

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  • Facebook Pages

    Create a status message

    This Action will create a new plain text status message on your Facebook Page.

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  • Facebook Pages

    Upload a photo from url

    This Action will upload a new photo, from the given URL, to a Facebook Page album you specify.

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  • Facebook Pages

    Create page video

    Uploads a video to your Facebook Page and posts it to the stream.

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Apps you need

Airtable

Airtable

Spreadsheets

A no-code platform for building collaborative apps using spreadsheet-database hybrid as a data-layer

Airtable is a modern and flexible low-code platform that combines the power of a full database with the ease of use of a spreadsheet. With native mobile and desktop apps, Airtable offers a variety of templates for easy-to-use and customizable workflows, providing powerful features such as file attachments, kanban card stacks, calendars, and reporting. Link related content intelligently, configure the perfect view, and integrate with hundreds of your favorite apps and services.

Zapier

Zapier

Automation Platforms

No-code automation service

Zapier simplifies busy people's lives by automating web app data transfers, reducing tedious tasks, and allowing teams to collaborate effortlessly. With over 5,000 popular apps connected, it's never been easier to streamline your workflow.