How to Add Google Forms Submission in MongoDB Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate Google Forms submissions into MongoDB with Pabbly Connect in this step-by-step tutorial. Build sophisticated automated workflows in less time than you think. This guide translates complex integrations into straightforward steps for immediate implementation.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Google Forms to MongoDB Integration

To start the integration process, you need to access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to automate workflows seamlessly. First, sign up for a free account on Pabbly Connect, which can be done in just a few minutes.

Once you have logged into your Pabbly Connect dashboard, you will need to create a new workflow. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button, name it something relevant like ‘Google Forms to MongoDB’, and select a folder for your workflow.

2. Trigger Setup in Pabbly Connect Using Google Forms

The next step is to set up the trigger for your automation. In the trigger window of Pabbly Connect, search for Google Forms and select it as your app. Choose the trigger event as ‘New Response Received’. This setup ensures that every time a new submission is made on your Google Form, it will trigger an action in Pabbly Connect.

• Select Google Forms in the trigger setup.
• Choose ‘New Response Received’ as the trigger event.
• Copy the webhook URL generated by Pabbly Connect.

After copying the webhook URL, go to your Google Form. Ensure that the last question is marked as required. This is essential for the integration to work properly. Then, link the Google Form to a new Google Sheet, which will store the responses.

3. Linking Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect

To effectively send data from Google Forms to MongoDB, you need to link Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect. Open the Google Sheet that is linked to your Google Form. Navigate to ‘Extensions’ and then to ‘Add-ons’. Search for the Pabbly Connect Webhooks add-on and install it if you haven’t already.

After installation, refresh the Google Sheet and go back to the Extensions menu. Select Pabbly Connect Webhooks, and then click on ‘Initial Setup’. Here, enter the webhook URL you copied earlier, select the sheet, and define the trigger column where new responses will be recorded.

• Enter the webhook URL in the setup box.
• Select the relevant Google Sheet.
• Define the trigger column for form responses.

Once you complete these steps, click on ‘Submit’ to finalize the setup. This will ensure that every new form submission is sent to Pabbly Connect for processing.

4. Action Setup to Send Data to MongoDB

With the trigger set, you can now configure the action step to send data to MongoDB using Pabbly Connect. In the action window, search for MongoDB and select it. Choose the action event as ‘Create Record’. This step is crucial as it will determine how the form responses are recorded in your MongoDB database.

Next, you will need to connect your MongoDB account to Pabbly Connect. Enter your MongoDB connection string, including the username, password, and database name. This connection string is vital for ensuring that Pabbly Connect can communicate with your MongoDB database.

Select MongoDB as your action app. Choose ‘Create Record’ as the action event. Enter your MongoDB connection details accurately.

After entering the necessary details, click on ‘Save’. This will ensure that the data from Google Forms is now being sent to your MongoDB database every time a new response is received.

5. Testing the Integration

To ensure that everything is working correctly, you should test the integration you set up with Pabbly Connect. Go back to your Google Form and submit a test response. After submitting, check your Google Sheet to confirm that the response has been recorded.

Next, open your MongoDB database and refresh it. You should see the new record added with the details from your test submission. This confirms that the integration is functioning as intended, successfully transferring data from Google Forms to MongoDB through Pabbly Connect.

Finally, make sure to test with different form submissions to ensure reliability. Pabbly Connect allows you to automate this process efficiently, saving you time and effort.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to automate Google Forms submissions into MongoDB using Pabbly Connect. By following the exact steps outlined, you can efficiently manage user feedback and enhance your data collection processes. Pabbly Connect simplifies this integration, making it a valuable tool for any user.