Why Use Benefits of Google Forms Email Notifications
Email notifications provide immediate alerts when someone submits a response, allowing for prompt review and action. This speeds up your response times considerably.
Automated notifications save valuable time by eliminating the need to manually check for new submissions. You stay informed without constant monitoring.
Notifications can be sent to multiple recipients, fostering efficient collaboration within teams, departments, or project groups. Keep everyone in the loop!
Google Forms allows you to customize the content and format of your email notifications, tailoring them to your specific needs, such as including form responses or other relevant information.
Step-by-Step How to Create Email Notifications in Google Forms
Start by creating a new form or opening an existing one in Google Forms. Design your form with the necessary questions and customizations.
Navigate to the 'Responses' tab within your Google Form.
Click the three vertical dots (...) to open the options menu.
Check the box labeled 'Get email notifications for new responses.' This enables the email notification feature. Notifications will be sent to the email address associated with your Google account.
Advanced Using the Email Notifications for Google Forms Add-on
The Email Notifications for Google Forms add-on lets you automatically send email messages when respondents submit your Google Form. You can find and install this add-on from the Google Workspace Marketplace.
After installing the add-on, follow these steps: open the extension settings; click 'Enable Notifications'; click 'ADD NEW RULE'; specify recipients, customize email content, and set notification triggers; save your changes.
“Email notifications are a game-changer for managing Google Forms responses.
Chris Daniel
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Multiple Setting Up Notifications for Email Addresses
Utilize the Email Notifications for Google Forms add-on to send notifications to multiple recipients. Add all the email addresses you want to notify in the designated field.
Alternatively, you can link your form to a Google Sheet. Share the Sheet with the desired recipients and have them set up their individual notification rules via Tools > Notification in Google Sheets.
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
By default, notifications are sent to your Google account email. To send notifications to a different email, you can use the add-on, which allows for specifying custom recipient addresses. Alternatively, consider setting up forwarding or a separate Google account.