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2. Choose action
1. Select the event
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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "Entry Deleted" from Cognito Forms.
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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Spreadsheet Column" in Google Sheets.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
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Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Drive
Spreadsheet
Required
Worksheet
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Drive
Spreadsheet
Required
Worksheet
Required
Cell Range
Required
Condition Type
Required
Background Color
Text Color
Bold Text
Italic Text
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Drive
Spreadsheet Containing the Worksheet to Copy
Required
Worksheet to Copy
Required
Copy Worksheet Destination
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Drive
Spreadsheet
Required
Title
Required
Overwrite existing worksheet with the same title
Headers
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Drive
Spreadsheet
Required
Worksheet
Required
Confirm Deletion
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Drive
Spreadsheet
Required
Worksheet
Required
Cell Range
Required
Format Type
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Spreadsheet
Required
Worksheet
Required
New Sheet Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Drive
Spreadsheet
Required
Worksheet
Required
Cell Range
Required
Sort by Column
Required
Sort Order
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Drive
Spreadsheet
Required
Worksheet
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Drive
Spreadsheet
Required
Worksheet
Required
Lookup column
Required
Lookup value
Required
Supporting lookup column
Supporting lookup value
Search from last row
First row
Row count
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Drive
Spreadsheet
Required
Title
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Drive
Spreadsheet
Required
Worksheet
Required
Columns
Required
Row count
Required
Output format
First row
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Spreadsheet ID
Required
Include Grid Data
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Drive
Spreadsheet Name
Required
Search Type
Spreadsheet to Copy
Headers
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
Drive
Spreadsheet
Required
Worksheet
Required
Lookup column
Required
Lookup value
Required
Supporting lookup column
Supporting lookup value
Search from last row
Row count
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
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Practical ways you can use Cognito Forms and Google Sheets
Track form responses in Google Sheets
Automatically log new form submissions in Cognito Forms to a Google Sheets spreadsheet. When someone fills out one of your forms, Zapier instantly creates a new row in Google Sheets with the submission details. This saves time spent on manual data entry and ensures your records are always up-to-date and organized.
Keep track of form updates effortlessly. Whenever someone updates an entry in your Cognito Form, Zapier will automatically update the corresponding row in Google Sheets. This keeps your records aligned without the need for manual adjustments.
Easily track new leads by connecting Cognito Forms to Google Sheets. When a form identifies a new lead, Zapier immediately adds the details as a new row in Google Sheets. This reduces the risk of manual entry errors and helps your marketing team act promptly on lead data.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cognito Forms + Google Sheets integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Cognito Forms and Google Sheets
Can I automatically add new Cognito Forms submissions to a Google Sheets document?
Yes, you can set up an integration where each time a new form submission is received in Cognito Forms, the details are automatically added as a new row in a specified Google Sheets document. This is done using a 'New Entry' trigger for Cognito Forms and an 'Add Row' action in Google Sheets.
Is it possible to update an existing Google Sheet entry when a Cognito Form submission is edited?
Currently, we support adding new entries but not updating existing ones directly. You might consider using form data versioning or managing entries through unique identifiers manually within your Google Sheet.
Can I use data from Cognito Forms to create charts or graphs in Google Sheets?
While our integration doesn't directly create charts or graphs in Google Sheets, you can set up the integration to ensure that all your form data is collected there. From within Sheets, you can then use Google's chart tools to generate graphs based on your collected data.
How often does the integration sync data between Cognito Forms and Google Sheets?
The integration triggers when there is a new form entry in Cognito Forms. Once this trigger is activated, it prompts an immediate action to add that data into your specified Google Sheet.
Are there any limits on the number of form entries that can be sent to Google Sheets?
The limitations are generally dictated by Google's own restrictions on rows per sheet and API usage. For most practical purposes, this means hundreds of thousands of rows should be manageable without issue.
Can I customize which fields from my Cognito Form are sent to Google Sheets?
Yes, you have the flexibility to map only specific fields from your Cognito Form to corresponding columns in your Google Sheet during the setup process.
What happens if there's an error during the transfer of data from Cognito Forms to Google Sheets?
If there's an issue transferring data, our system typically logs the error and retries automatically. You will also be notified so you can take manual action if necessary.
About Cognito Forms
Cognito Forms is an easy-to-use form builder that allows users to quickly build a form, include it on their website, and start capturing entries without having to do any development.