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  • Option 1: Using Zapier's Softr app
  • Option 2: Using custom webhook
Let’s see how you can use the API to add users via Zapier. In this example, we are going to sync a Softr App with Google Sheets using Zapier’s Softr app (this is solely for demonstration purposes, and we don’t recommend storing user data on Google Sheets or similar sources). Let’s proceed.
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Configuring the Action

In the Action search bar enter “softr” and select the Softr action.
Locating the Softr app

Locating the Softr app

Next, we are going to select the Action Event. In our case, we need to choose “Create a user.”
Choosing the Create User action event

Choosing the Create User action event

Further on, we need to link our Softr account (by entering the API key, we generated previously), then add the Application domain, map the Email, Name, and Password fields. We can also set to generate a Magic Link, but we are going to set it to False in our case. See below.
Connecting account and domain and mapping fields

Connecting account and domain and mapping fields

That’s it. Now, as soon as you activate your Zap, all the new users added to your spreadsheet, will be added to your selected Softr app as well.

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Deleting a User

The delete request can be implemented in a similar way through a custom webhook.

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Zapier templates for Softr

Zapier offers a number of ready-made templates for Softr (the list is available here) that let you select from a variety of use cases and get started easily. So, let’s see what kind of templates are available
Zapier templates for Softr

Zapier templates for Softr

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Database/spreadsheet templates

Most of the templates involve spreadsheet or database tools such as Google Sheets, Airtable, or Coda. Those work the following way: every time a new record/row is added to the database, a new user is automatically created on Softr based on that record/row.

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Form templates

This category involves form builder platforms such as Google Form, Jotform, and TypeForm. The templates create a new Softr user for each new form submission. Let’s say you’ve built an online community with Softr, and there are several community moderators. Using one of these templates, you can provide a way for your moderators to add new users directly from the app user interface instead of giving them access to your Softr app’s studio.

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Stripe template

This template connects Stripe to your Softr app, creating a new Softr user for each new Stripe customer you get. Let’s say you have an online shop that processes payments using Stripe, and you’ve also created a Softr application for your shop customers to interact with one another and also get access to perks. Using this template, you can automatically sync all your customers along with their details with your Softr-built app.

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Webhook template

This template just connects Softr with a Zapier webhook, which lets you receive data from any service even if it’s not available in Zapier.