How to create a new lead in Salesforce for a new record added in Airtable

Relay.app is an automation tool that lets you automate actions across Salesforce, Airtable, and many other apps. In this guide, we'll show you how to use Relay.app to automatically run the SalesforceCreate record” action for each AirtableRecord added” event.
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Set the Airtable trigger as "New record added"

Every playbook starts with a trigger. The trigger detects changes in your connected apps and runs your playbook in response.

Click "Add trigger" and select "New record added" under Airtable. Then, select the table. This will allow your playbook to automatically detect the new record added in Airtable and initiate necessary actions.

If this is your first time using an Airtable integration in Relay.app, a prompt will guide you through the connection process.

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Add the "Get or create lead" in Salesforce automation

Integrate the Salesforce automation into your playbook to ensure the prompt creation of a new lead for each new record added in Airtable.

Click the "Add step" button, then locate the "Get or create lead" automation for Salesforce and input the mandatory and relevant details.

If your Salesforce account isn't already connected to Relay.app, you will be prompted to complete that connection. Make sure to allow the necessary permissions for Relay.app to sync with your Salesforce account.

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Activate your Relay.app playbook

Activating your playbook is the final step to automate the creation of a new lead in Salesforce. Once turned on, it will respond to each new record added in Airtable by creating a new lead in Salesforce without manual intervention.

To enable your playbook, click the toggle button located in the header. It is advisable to perform a test run of your playbook beforehand to ensure all steps work seamlessly together and reminders are being sent correctly.

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Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically adds records to Airtable each time a certain opportunity stage is reached in Salesforce. This process ensures efficient tracking and management of sales data.

Create a new record in Salesforce from a new record added in Airtable

Effortlessly synchronize your data across platforms by automatically adding new records from Airtable to Salesforce. With this integration, Relay.app seamlessly connects your databases and CRM systems. When a new entry is added in Airtable, Relay.app instantly duplicates the information, creating a corresponding record in Salesforce. This efficient process ensures that your data is consistently updated and easily accessible in both platforms.

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