# Connector

## How to Send Carousel Via Connector

### How to send a Media Carousel Manually through Connector

### Step 1: Navigate to Connectors

* Go to **All Menus** Under **Automation**, select [**Connectors**](https://app.pickyassist.com/automation/connector)

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### Step 2: Create a New Connector

* Click on **Add Connector**
* Enter the required **Name** and **Description**
* Select the **Event Source** based on your requirement

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### Step 3: Configure Action

* Scroll down to the **Action** section
* Choose **Send Message**
* Enter the **mobile number** to which the message should be sent

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### Step 4: Select Message Type

Choose the message type as **Carousel Message**

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### Step 5: Configure Carousel Details

* Select the type of carousel:
  * **Media Carousel** or
  * **Product Carousel**
* Add the required fields based on your use case

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### Step 6: Test the Connector

Click on **Simulate Test** to execute the flow

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### Step 7: Verify Execution

After execution, you will see:

* Notification indicating **message executed successfully**
* Generated **Push ID** for reference

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This method is useful for sending **marketing campaigns, product updates, and promotional content** to multiple users at once or based on specific triggers. By using **Broadcaster for bulk sending** and **Connector for dynamic automation**, businesses can achieve better **reach, personalization, and efficiency**, making communication more **scalable and impactful**.

### How to send a Text,Media and Dynamic value Template through Connector

#### Step 1: Configure Connector and Send Message

* Create a **Connector** similar to previous steps
* Complete the basic setup such as:
  * Connector name
  * Event source (if required)
* Under **Action**:
  * Choose **Send Message**
  * Select message type as **Simple Message**
  * click on **Select Template**
* Add **Dynamic variables**&#x20;
* You can also add **media** such as:
  * Images
  * Videos
  * Documents

&#x20;         Based on the type of Template

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#### Step 2: Configure Field Mapping for Mobile Number

* Scroll up and click on **Field Mapping**
* Enter the **mobile number field**
* Select **Picky Assist** as the source
* Choose the attribute as **Mobile**
* Click on **Save**

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After configuring all required fields:

* Click on **Submit**
* Run **Simulate Test**