Foursquare
Google Sheets
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Foursquare + Google Sheets

Save my check-in at restaurants to a spreadsheet

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Foursquare and Google Sheets

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt 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.

Foursquare and Google Sheets can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Foursquare

Foursquare

New check-in at category in Foursquare

This Trigger fires every time you check in to a venue in a specific category on Foursquare or Swarm. It only works with public check-ins.

Then this action happens in Google Sheets

Google Sheets

Add row to spreadsheet in Google Sheets

This action will add a single row to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Save my check-in at restaurants to a spreadsheet.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Foursquare and Google Sheets to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Foursquare to IFTTT.

    Connect Foursquare to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Foursquare account, using Foursquare credentials.

  • Connect Google Sheets to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Sheets to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT 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 IFTTT.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Foursquare

    Set up a Trigger action for Foursquare

    Choose the following trigger: New check-in at category (This Trigger fires every time you check in to a venue in a specific category on Foursquare or Swarm. It only works with public check-ins.).

  • Then set up an Action for Google Sheets

    Then set up an Action for Google Sheets

    Choose this action: Add row to spreadsheet (This action will add a single row to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.).

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 Foursquare 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 Save my check-in at restaurants to a spreadsheet!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet row

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

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New or updated spreadsheet row

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

    zapierpabbly-connect
    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connect
  • Google Sheets

    Watch new rows

    Triggers when a new row is added.

    integromat
    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.

    zapierautomateio
    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Foursquare

    Create a check-in

    Create a check-in

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Foursquare

    Create an event

    Create an event

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Foursquare

    Create a tip

    Create a tip

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Foursquare

    Upload a photo

    Upload a photo

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Foursquare

    Any new check-in

    This Trigger fires every time you check in on Foursquare or Swarm. Only works with public check-ins.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Foursquare

    New check-in at category

    This Trigger fires every time you check in to a venue in a specific category on Foursquare or Swarm. It only works with public check-ins.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt

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.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.