Pass Google Forms Responses to Slack Channels via Zapier

Quick summary

This demo shows how to build a Zapier automation that routes Google Forms responses directly to a Slack channel in real time. By connecting Google Sheets as the trigger and Slack as the action, teams can instantly notify the right people whenever a new form submission arrives.

Steps

1. Log in to Zapier, click Create, and select Zaps to start the automation process.
2. Click Trigger to begin configuring the trigger step of your Zap.
3. Search for and select Google Forms as the trigger app.
4. Choose New Response in Spreadsheet as the trigger event, since Google Forms responses are stored in Google Sheets.
5. Connect your Google account to Zapier and choose the specific Google Sheet linked to your form.
6. Select the worksheet that contains the form responses.
7. Run a test to ensure Zapier detects the form responses correctly.
8. Add Slack as the Action App in your Zap.
9. Choose Send Channel Message as the action event.
10. Connect your Slack account to Zapier.
11. Select the Slack channel where you want the form responses to be posted.
12. Customize the message content to include form response fields such as the respondent's name, email, or answers.
13. Run a test to confirm the Slack notification is sent correctly when new responses come in.
14. Click Publish to activate your Zap and start the automation.