This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Sheets and Google Hangouts Chat
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots 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.
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Google Sheets and Google Hangouts Chat can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in Google Sheets
Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet.
Then this action happens in Google Hangouts Chat
Create a message in Hangouts Chat.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create messages in Google Hangouts chat from new or updated spreadsheet rows in Google Sheets.
Part I
First, we need to connect Google Sheets and Google Hangouts Chat to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Sheets to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Google Sheets account, using Google Sheets credentials.
Connect Google Hangouts Chat to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Google Hangouts Chat account, using Google Hangouts Chat credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Google Sheets
Choose the following trigger: New or Updated Spreadsheet Row (Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet.).
Then set up an Action for Google Hangouts Chat
Choose this action: Create Message (Create a message in Hangouts Chat.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Sheets and Google Hangouts Chat.
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 Create messages in Google Hangouts chat from new or updated spreadsheet rows in Google Sheets!
Triggers when a new row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet.
Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet.
Triggers when a new row is added.
Triggers when a new row is added to the bottom of a Google Team Drive spreadsheet.
Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet - works best with Team Drives.
Triggers when a new spreadsheet is created.
Create a message in Hangouts Chat.
Send Message to a chat room or as direct message
Creates a card message with a header and multiple buttons.
Get the Hangouts Chat Rooms where the Bot has been added and the allowzaps command has been completed.
Online spreadsheets for personal use and collaboration, part of Google Drive
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