Send PDF as Email Attachment using PDF.co and Albato

Step 1: Build an Automated Process

To get started, log in to your Albato account and go to the Automations section. Once there, click on the New button to begin creating a new automation builder.

Step 2: Configure a Trigger

For the trigger setup in this guide, we’ll employ AlbatoTest and Test Event. Keep in mind that your trigger choice should reflect your unique preferences and necessities. You’re welcome to select an alternative trigger that better suits your objectives.

Step 3: Incorporate an Action

• Now, it’s time to include an action. Begin by finding and selecting the HTTP Request/Outgoing webhook application. This app enables us to transmit information between applications through the HTTP protocol, serving as a necessary link between various systems or services.
• Afterward, select the Send Request option to start the procedure of sending an HTTP request from one system to another. This action is key to initiating communication and facilitating smooth data exchange among the participating systems.
• Following that, click on the button labeled Add a connection.

Step 4: Establish a Connection to an HTTP Request/Outgoing Webhook

To initiate a connection with the HTTP Request/Outgoing webhook, execute the following instructions:

• Assign a descriptive name to your connection in the Title field, reflecting its purpose or functionality.
• Input the following URL: https://api.pdf.co/v1/email/send into the designated URL field.
• From the available options, select Json as the Content-Type in the respective field.

• Then, tap on the Add an action button.

Step 5: Configure the HTTP Request/Outgoing Webhook

Let’s set up the HTTP Request/Outgoing webhook by following these steps:

1. In the Request method field, select POST. This method is employed to transmit data to a server or generate a new resource on the server.
2. In the Request parameters section, configure the following parameters:

• Fill in the URL parameter with the direct URL of the source PDF file.
• Enter your email address in the From parameter.
• Specify the recipient’s email address in the To parameter.
• Add the subject of your email in the subject parameter.
• Include your email message for the recipient in the bodytext parameter.
• Provide smtp.gmail.com as the SMTP server address in the smtpserver parameter. For assistance with SMTP setup, refer to this page.
• Input the server port 587 in the smtpport parameter.
• Add your Gmail email address to the smtpusername parameter.
• Incorporate your generated app-specific password in the smtppassword parameter. For detailed guidance on creating app-specific passwords, see this article
• Set the async parameter to false.3.

3. In the Request headers section:

• Provide the x-api-key header along with your PDF.co API Key value. You can obtain this API key from your PDF.co dashboard or by registering via the provided link.
• Additionally, include the Content-Type header with the value application/json.

Step 6: Evaluate the Automation Builder

Now, let’s proceed with testing the automation builder. Once the testing phase is successfully accomplished, the PDF attachment will be sent to the recipient’s email address without any issues.

Step 7: Email with Attachment

Here is an example email showcasing the successfully delivered PDF attachment to the intended recipient.