Twitter
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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Twitter + Google Sheets

Archive every tweet from a specific handle to a spreadsheet

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Twitter and Google Sheets

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

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

Diagram

Archive every tweet from a specific handle to a spreadsheet
Workflow diagram: Twitter + Google Sheets integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Twitter

Twitter

New tweet by a specific user in Twitter

This Trigger fires every time the Twitter user you specify tweets.

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 Archive every tweet from a specific handle to a spreadsheet.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Twitter to IFTTT.

    Connect Twitter to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Twitter account, using Twitter 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 Twitter

    Set up a Trigger action for Twitter

    Choose the following trigger: New tweet by a specific user (This Trigger fires every time the Twitter user you specify tweets.).

  • 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 Twitter 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 Archive every tweet from a specific handle to a spreadsheet!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet row

    Triggers 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.

    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)

    Triggers when a new row is added to the bottom of a Google Team Drive spreadsheet.

    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

    Triggers when a new spreadsheet is created.

    zapierautomateio
    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Twitter

    Advanced search

    Advanced search

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Twitter

    Post a tweet

    This Action will post a new tweet to your Twitter account. NOTE: Please adhere to Twitter’s Rules and Terms of Service.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Twitter

    Create tweet

    Creates a tweet. Optionally, include an image, video, or GIF.

    zapierintegratelypabbly-connectpipedream
    actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectpipedream
  • Twitter

    Post a tweet with image

    This Action will post a new tweet to your Twitter account with a linked pic.twitter.com image. NOTE: Please adhere to Twitter’s Rules and Terms of Service.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Twitter

    Add user to list

    Adds a user to one of your lists.

    zapierautomateiointegratelypabbly-connectpipedream
    actionbyzapierautomateiointegratelypabbly-connectpipedream
  • Twitter

    Create a post

    Posts a new post.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat

Apps you need

Twitter

Twitter

Social Networks

A real-time social networking platform for connecting and engaging with people

Twitter, the real-time social network, lets you share ideas, follow trends, and join conversations worldwide. Stay connected with short messages called "tweets" and engage with a diverse community.

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.