Webhooks for Sheets — Google Workspace Add-on — Product demo

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through using the Webhooks for Sheets Google Workspace add-on. This powerful tool allows you to create webhooks that can log incoming data directly into a Google Sheet without needing to write any code or sign up for additional platforms. By following these steps, you'll be able to set up your webhook and start receiving data seamlessly.

Step 1: Install the Webhooks for Sheets Add-on

• Open a Google Sheet or create a new one.
• If using a new sheet, rename it to ensure it saves correctly in your Google Drive.
• Go to the Google Workspace Marketplace and search for "Webhooks for Sheets."
• Click on the add-on and install it.

Step 2: Enable Google Apps Script API

• Navigate to the Google Apps Script API settings by clicking here.
• Ensure that the Apps Script API is enabled. This is a crucial step for the functionality of the add-on.

Step 3: Add Container-Bound Apps Script Project

• Open the Google Sheet where you installed the add-on.
• Click on the add-on icon in the right-side panel to access Webhooks for Sheets.
• Follow the prompts to add a new container-bound Apps Script project to your sheet.

Step 4: Update and Deploy Your Script

• During the setup, you will be provided with pre-written open-source code.
• Copy and paste this code into the Apps Script editor.

Deploy the script as a web app

• Click on "Deploy" in the Apps Script editor.
• Choose "New deployment."
• Select "Web app" and fill in the necessary details.
• Click "Deploy" to make your webhook active.

Step 5: Authorize the Script

• After deploying, a custom menu option will appear in your Google Sheet.
• Click on this menu to authorize the script to start receiving data.
• Follow any prompts to complete the authorization process.

Step 6: Test Incoming Data

• To test your webhook, send a GET or POST request to the URL provided in the deployment step.
• Keep in mind that while GET and POST methods are supported, plain text, HTML, and XML data types in POST are not currently supported.

Tips and Tricks

• To log data on multiple sheets, use the "gid" parameter multiple times in your requests. This can be done by extracting the sheet IDs from the spreadsheet URL.
• If prompted to reload the add-on or spreadsheet, click the add-on icon in the right-side panel to return to where you left off.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you have successfully set up the Webhooks for Sheets add-on. You can now receive and log data into your Google Sheets effortlessly. For further exploration, consider testing various types of incoming data or connecting your webhook to other applications for automation. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out via the support links provided in the add-on.