This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Sheets and Lob
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.
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Google Sheets and Lob can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in Google Sheets
Triggers when a new row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet.
Then this action happens in Lob
This action creates a new postcard that will be mailed to the 'to' address, and from the 'from' address. Please see our documentation (https://lob.com/docs#postcards) for details.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send Lob postcards with new rows in Google Sheets.
Part I
First, we need to connect Google Sheets and Lob to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Sheets to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Google Sheets account, using Google Sheets credentials.
Connect Lob to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Lob account, using Lob credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Google Sheets
Choose the following trigger: New Spreadsheet Row (Triggers when a new row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet.).
Then set up an Action for Lob
Choose this action: Send Postcard (This action creates a new postcard that will be mailed to the 'to' address, and from the 'from' address. Please see our documentation (https://lob.com/docs#postcards) for details.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Sheets and Lob.
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 Send Lob postcards with new rows in Google Sheets!
Triggers when a new row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet.
Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet.
Triggers when a new row is added.
Triggers when a new row is added to the bottom of a Google Team Drive spreadsheet.
Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet - works best with Team Drives.
Triggers when a new spreadsheet is created.
Cancel postcard
Create postcard
List postcards
Retrieve postcard
This action creates a new postcard that will be mailed to the 'to' address, and from the 'from' address. Please see our documentation (https://lob.com/docs#postcards) for details.
Creates a new letter in a double window envelope that will be mailed to the 'to' address, and from the 'from' address. Please see our documentation (www.lob.com/docs#letters) for details.
Online spreadsheets for personal use and collaboration, part of Google Drive
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