How to automatically create a draft in Front for Airtable records

Relay.app is an automation tool that lets you automate actions across Airtable, Front, and many other apps. In this guide, we'll show you how to use Relay.app to automatically run the FrontCreate draft” action for each AirtableRecord added” event.
Airtable logoAirtable > Front
Trigger
Last triggered
Airtable logoRecord added
Front logoCreate draft
1

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 "Record added" under Airtable. Then, select the table. It will enable your playbook to automatically identify newly created records and trigger necessary actions.

If this is your first time using Airtable integration in Relay, you'll be prompted to connect your Airtable account.

2

Add the "Create draft" in Front automation

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

Select "Add step," then locate the "Create draft" automation for Front, and input the relevant details and initiate necessary actions.

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

3

Activate your Relay.app playbook

Activating your playbook is the final step to automate the creation of a draft message in Front. Once turned on, it will respond to a new record added in Airtable by crating a draft message in Front 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.

More how-to guides featuring Airtable and Front

See all how-to guides ➔
Airtable iconFront icon
Create new Front contacts from Airtable records
Are you tired of manually transferring contacts from Airtable to Front, risking errors and wasting valuable time? With our step-by-step guide, learn how to effortlessly create new Front contacts directly from your Airtable records using Relay.app. Say goodbye to tedious data entry and hello to streamlined communication workflows.
Airtable iconFront icon
Add a record in Airtable for new Front messages
Struggling to maintain consistency between your Front messages and Airtable records? Our guide will walk you through seamlessly adding records to Airtable whenever new messages arrive in Front. With this Relay.app integration, keep your data synchronized effortlessly, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks in your workflow.
Airtable iconFront icon
Add a record in Airtable when a conversation is assigned in Front
Feeling overwhelmed by the manual task of updating Airtable when conversations are assigned in Front? Unlock a smoother workflow with our guide on seamlessly adding records to Airtable whenever conversations are assigned in Front. With this Relay.app integration, stay organized effortlessly and ensure your data remains up-to-date across platforms.
Airtable iconFront icon
Send a message via Front for Airtable new records
Are you finding it challenging to keep your team informed about new records in Airtable via Front messages? With our integration between Airtable and Front, you can automate the process seamlessly. By automatically sending messages via Front for new records in Airtable, Relay.app ensures that your team stays updated and can take immediate action as needed.

What will you automate?

Sign up and get started with your first Relay.app playbook today.
Background image