WorkflowVault

Ops · n8n template

Form to Google Sheets + instant alert: free n8n workflow

Never miss a form submission again. This free workflow saves every entry to a Google Sheet and pings you by email or WhatsApp the moment it arrives.

How the workflow runs

Form or webhookReceives submissions from an n8n form or your website.
Google SheetsAppends a row with every field and a timestamp.
AlertSends you an email or WhatsApp message with the details.

What you get

Every submission saved in one sheet
Instant alert with the details
Works with n8n Forms or any website form

What you need

n8n (Cloud or self-hosted)
Google Sheets
Gmail or any SMTP email
Optional: a WhatsApp alert service

See the workflow

Two entry points feed one clean record, then Google Sheets and the email alert run side by side.

Read the full setup guide

Set up in about 10 min

Get the fileDownload the .json workflow and setup guide.
ImportIn n8n, open a new workflow and choose Import from File.
ConnectAdd your own accounts where the sticky notes point.
ActivateRun once to test, then publish. It keeps running on its own.

Questions

Can I connect my existing website form?

Yes. Point your form to the workflow's webhook URL.

Is WhatsApp required?

No. Email alerts work out of the box. WhatsApp is optional.

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