How to Add Google Forms Submission in PostgreSQL Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate Google Forms submissions into PostgreSQL using Pabbly Connect. Follow this step-by-step guide for seamless integration. Explore efficient methods for automating routine tasks with clear, concise instructions suited for both newcomers and experienced professionals.

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

To automate Google Forms submissions into PostgreSQL, you will need to use Pabbly Connect. Start by signing up for a free account on Pabbly Connect, which can be done in just two minutes. After signing up, log into your dashboard and create a new workflow.

Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button, name it something like ‘Google Forms to PostgreSQL’, and select the appropriate folder for your workflow. Once you click on ‘Create’, you will be directed to the workflow interface where you can set up triggers and actions.

2. Connecting Google Forms to Pabbly Connect

The next step is to connect your Google Forms to Pabbly Connect. In the trigger section, search for ‘Google Forms’ and select it. Set the trigger event to ‘New Response Received’. Pabbly Connect will provide a webhook URL that you will need to copy.

• Open your Google Form and go to the ‘Responses’ tab.
• Click on the ‘Link to Sheets’ button to create a new spreadsheet.
• Install the Pabbly Connect Webhooks add-on in Google Sheets.
• Go to Extensions > Pabbly Connect Webhooks > Initial Setup and paste the copied webhook URL.

After setting up the webhook, select the trigger column where new data will be entered. This column will be used to send data to Pabbly Connect whenever a new form response is submitted.

3. Sending Data from Pabbly Connect to PostgreSQL

Now that you have connected Google Forms to Pabbly Connect, it’s time to send the captured data to PostgreSQL. In the action step of your workflow, select ‘PostgreSQL’ as the app. Choose the action event as ‘Insert Row into a Table’ and click on ‘Connect’ to add a new connection.

Enter your PostgreSQL credentials, including username, password, host, database, and port. These details can be obtained from your PostgreSQL hosting provider. After entering the required information, click on ‘Save’ to establish the connection. Once connected, select the table where you want to store the form responses.

• Choose the appropriate table from the dropdown where responses will be stored.
• Map the fields from the Google Forms responses to the respective columns in PostgreSQL.
• Leave the ID field blank for auto-assignment by PostgreSQL.

After mapping all the fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to ensure the integration works correctly. If successful, the data will now be stored in your PostgreSQL table.

4. Testing the Automation Workflow

Once you have set up the integration between Google Forms and PostgreSQL via Pabbly Connect, it’s time to test the automation. Fill out the Google Form with dummy data and submit it. The form responses should automatically populate in the connected Google Sheets.

After submitting the form, go back to your Pabbly Connect workflow. You should see the new response captured in the trigger step. This indicates that Pabbly Connect successfully received the data from Google Forms.

Check the PostgreSQL table to verify that the new entry has been added. Refresh the table to see the new responses reflected immediately.

If the data appears correctly, your automation is working perfectly. You can now use this workflow to streamline data collection from Google Forms to PostgreSQL.

5. Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to utilize Pabbly Connect to automate the process of adding Google Forms submissions directly into PostgreSQL. This integration allows for seamless data transfer and enhances workflow efficiency. By following the steps outlined, you can replicate this setup for your own needs.

Using Pabbly Connect not only simplifies the integration process but also provides a robust platform for connecting various applications. This makes it easier to manage your data and automate repetitive tasks.