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How to Get Notified When a Google Form is Submitted

Last Updated: Fri Jul 12 2024

By: Matt Hayes

In 5 simple steps, this guide will show you how to get notified when a Google Form is submitted.

Receiving email notifications when someone completes filling out your Google Forms ensures you stay updated on new entries without constantly checking the form.

So let’s dive in and set up your notifications!

Steps:

  • Open Your Google Form
  • Navigate to the Responses Tab
  • Access the Notification Settings
  • Enable Email Notifications
  • Test Your Notifications

Step 1: Open Your Google Form

First, you need to access the Google Form for which you want to receive notifications. Go to Google Forms and select the form.

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Step 2: Navigate to the Responses Tab

Once your form is open, click on the "Responses" tab at the top of the page. This tab allows you to view all the responses submitted to your form.

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Step 3: Access the Notification Settings

In the Responses tab, you’ll find a three-dot (⋮) icon at the upper right corner. Click on this icon to open a dropdown menu.

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Step 4: Enable Email Notifications

From the dropdown menu, select "Get email notifications for new responses". This will enable notifications for new submissions, sending them to the email address associated with your Google account for that Google Form.

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You will receive a confirmation message saying, "Email notifications enabled".

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Also you can see a tick with the option, indicating that notifications are active.

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Step 5: Test Your Notifications

Before you rely on the notifications, it’s a good idea to test them. Submit a response to your form and check your email to ensure you receive the notification. This step confirms everything is set up correctly and functioning as expected.

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By following these simple steps, you can ensure that you receive email notifications whenever someone submits a response to your Google Form.

This feature helps you stay on top of your data collection and respond promptly to new information.

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Finished!

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