This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Sheets and Alpaca
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.
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When this trigger fires in Google Sheets
This trigger fires when a new row is added to a spreadsheet you specify.
Then this action happens in Alpaca
This action will place a new day market order for the given symbol, side and quantity.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Buy stocks using Google Sheets..
Part I
First, we need to connect Google Sheets and Alpaca to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Sheets to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Sheets account, using Google Sheets credentials.
Connect Alpaca to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Alpaca account, using Alpaca credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.
Set up a Trigger action for Google Sheets
Choose the following trigger: New row added to spreadsheet (This trigger fires when a new row is added to a spreadsheet you specify.).
Then set up an Action for Alpaca
Choose this action: Place Market Order (This action will place a new day market order for the given symbol, side and quantity.).
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 Alpaca.
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 Buy stocks using 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.
Cancels the order.
Closes the position.
Get the account info.
Places a new order.
Cancel all orders
Close all positions
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.
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