Cognito Forms
Google Sheets
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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Cognito Forms + Google Sheets

Update Google Sheet rows for new entries in Cognito Forms

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Cognito Forms and Google Sheets

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Cognito Forms and Google Sheets can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Update Google Sheet rows for new entries in Cognito Forms
Workflow diagram: Cognito Forms + Google Sheets integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Cognito Forms

Cognito Forms

New Entry in Cognito Forms

Triggers when someone fills out your form.

Then this action happens in Google Sheets

Google Sheets

Update Spreadsheet Row in Google Sheets

Update a row in a specific spreadsheet.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Update Google Sheet rows for new entries in Cognito Forms.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Cognito Forms and Google Sheets to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Cognito Forms to Zapier.

    Connect Cognito Forms to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Cognito Forms account, using Cognito Forms credentials.

  • Connect Google Sheets to Zapier.

    Connect Google Sheets to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Google Sheets account, using Google Sheets credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Cognito Forms

    Set up a Trigger action for Cognito Forms

    Choose the following trigger: New Entry (Triggers when someone fills out your form.).

  • Then set up an Action for Google Sheets

    Then set up an Action for Google Sheets

    Choose this action: Update Spreadsheet Row (Update a row in a specific spreadsheet.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Cognito Forms and Google Sheets.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Update Google Sheet rows for new entries in Cognito Forms!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet row

    Triggered when a new row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New or updated spreadsheet row

    Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet.

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    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connect
  • Google Sheets

    Watch new rows

    Triggers when a new row is added.

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    triggerbyintegromat
  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet row (team drive)

    Triggered when a new row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet - works best with Team Drives.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New or updated spreadsheet row (team drive)

    Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet - works best with Team Drives.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet

    Triggered when you create a new spreadsheet.

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    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Cognito Forms

    Create entry

    Creates a new entry.

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    actionbyzapierintegromat
  • Cognito Forms

    Set form availability

    Sets the availability of a form.

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    actionbyzapierintegromat
  • Cognito Forms

    Get document

    Gets an entry document.

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    actionbyintegromatzapier
  • Cognito Forms

    Get file

    Gets a file by id.

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    actionbyintegromat
  • Cognito Forms

    Api request (beta)

    This is an advanced action which makes a raw HTTP request that includes this integration's authentication.

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    actionbyzapier
  • Cognito Forms

    Custom actions (beta)

    Create a new action using AI.

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    actionbyzapier

Apps you need

Google Sheets

Google Sheets

Spreadsheets

Online spreadsheets for personal use and collaboration, part of Google Drive

Google Sheets is a powerful and flexible web and mobile spreadsheet application that lets you collaborate and share your data with others. Create and edit spreadsheets on-the-go, all in real-time.

Zapier

Zapier

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