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【Easy Setup】How to Automatically Update Data in Google Sheets
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2025-05-21

【Easy Setup】How to Automatically Update Data in Google Sheets

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If you are consolidating data from other database tools into your main Google Spreadsheet, do you ever struggle with managing duplicate data? Not only does dual management consume your time, but it also increases the frequency of detailed tasks such as data entry, making it easier for mistakes and missed updates to occur...

The solution to these problems is data integration that automatically updates your Google Spreadsheet!

By implementing this automation, you can send various data to Google Spreadsheet and automatically update your database. This may help you avoid situations where you're left wondering, "Which data is the most up-to-date?!"

Additionally, by utilizing the no-code tool Yoom, you can easily achieve automation using Google Spreadsheet. This method allows even those without programming knowledge to easily integrate. Give it a try!

For those who want to try it as soon as possible

Yoom offers templates for automating workflows using Google Spreadsheet! If you want to try it right now, click the banner below to get started!


■Overview

The "Update Google Sheets when receiving an email with a specific label in Gmail" flow is a business workflow that streamlines email management and data organization.
For example, you can automatically update Google Sheets based on the content of task or progress report emails.
This reduces the need for manual data entry and enables centralized information management.

■Recommended for

  • Business users who use Gmail regularly and want to efficiently manage specific emails
  • Team leaders or administrators who use Google Sheets to organize and analyze data
  • Those who spend time on manual email data entry and want to improve work efficiency through automation
  • Executives or project managers who want to automatically record project or task progress and facilitate information sharing

■Benefits of using this template

  • Reduction in data entry effort: Automatically records the content of emails with specific labels in Google Sheets, eliminating the need for manual entry.
  • Centralized information management: Compiling email content in Google Sheets makes data searching and analysis easier.
  • Improved work efficiency: Automatic updates allow for effective time utilization, enabling focus on other important tasks.

Various Ways to Automatically Update Data in Google Sheets

There are several ways to automatically update data in Google Sheets. We've picked out a few methods for you to check out!

Simply click "Try it out" on the automation example that interests you, register an account, and you can immediately experience automatic updates in Google Sheets. Registration takes only 30 seconds, so feel free to give it a try!

Automatically Send and Forward Email Content to Google Sheets

This flow updates Google Sheets data starting from email apps like Gmail. You can transfer data without opening the email app.


■Overview

The "Update Google Sheets when receiving an email with a specific label in Gmail" flow is a business workflow that streamlines email management and data organization.
For example, you can automatically update Google Sheets based on the content of task or progress report emails.
This reduces the need for manual data entry and enables centralized information management.

■Recommended for

  • Business users who use Gmail regularly and want to efficiently manage specific emails
  • Team leaders or administrators who use Google Sheets to organize and analyze data
  • Those who spend time on manual email data entry and want to improve work efficiency through automation
  • Executives or project managers who want to automatically record project or task progress and facilitate information sharing

■Benefits of using this template

  • Reduction in data entry effort: Automatically records the content of emails with specific labels in Google Sheets, eliminating the need for manual entry.
  • Centralized information management: Compiling email content in Google Sheets makes data searching and analysis easier.
  • Improved work efficiency: Automatic updates allow for effective time utilization, enabling focus on other important tasks.

■Overview

The "Update Google Sheets when receiving an email with a specific subject in Outlook" workflow is a business workflow that automates email management and data aggregation.
Every time you receive an email with a specific subject in Outlook, the information in Google Sheets is automatically updated.
This allows for smooth organization of information and is expected to improve operational efficiency.

■Recommended for

  • Business professionals who spend a lot of time managing emails received in Outlook
  • Individuals who manually enter email content into Google Sheets
  • Team leaders who want to automate data aggregation and information organization to improve operational efficiency
  • Executives aiming for accurate data management through automatic updates

■Benefits of using this template

  • Achieve efficient data management with automatic updates in Google Sheets.
  • Prevent errors such as transcription mistakes and missed updates that occur with manual entry through automation.
  • Centralize email management and data aggregation to reduce operational burden.

Automatically Send/Transfer Data from Database/CRM Services to Google Sheets

This flow updates Google Sheets data starting from apps with data like Notion. It eliminates the hassle of double entry and is expected to improve information management efficiency.


■Overview

The workflow "When a deal is closed in Salesforce, update Google Sheets" automates the information update process, reducing the workload.

■Recommended for

  • Those who use Salesforce for sales activities
  • Those who want to quickly grasp the status of deals and speed up the sales process
  • Those who manage data using Google Sheets
  • Those who want to link data between Salesforce and Google Sheets to reduce manual updates
  • Those who want to quickly share information with the entire team when a deal is closed
  • Sales managers who want to grasp the progress of deals at a glance and respond at the right time

■Benefits of using this template

By linking Salesforce and Google Sheets, you can quickly check deal closure information.
This enables rapid sharing of order information.
By following up at the right time, you can expect improved customer experience and increased sales.

Additionally, centralized information management becomes possible, facilitating smooth information sharing among members.
Since it is automatically reflected in Google Sheets, data entry errors are reduced, allowing for more accurate data management.


■Overview

The flow of "Updating Google Sheets when the status is updated in Notion" is a business workflow that reduces the effort of project management and data organization.
When the progress is changed in Notion, it is automatically reflected in Google Sheets, making centralized information management smoother.
It is possible to automate data sharing and improve the efficiency of the entire team.

■Recommended for

  • Team leaders who manage information using both Notion and Google Sheets
  • Business professionals who want to smoothly share the progress of negotiations, projects, tasks, etc.
  • Personnel who are spending too much time on manual data updates and want to improve operational efficiency

■Benefits of using this template

  • Centralized information management: Data is automatically updated between Notion and Google Sheets, eliminating the need for double entry.
  • Quick information sharing: Status changes are automatically reflected in Google Sheets, allowing the entire team to share the latest information.
  • Improved operational efficiency: Prevents errors from manual updates and creates an environment where you can focus on important tasks.

Automatically Send and Forward Form Data to Google Sheets

This is a flow that updates Google Sheets data starting from form apps like Google Forms. It enables automatic aggregation and sharing of responses.


■Overview

The flow "Update Google Sheets when a HubSpot form is submitted" is a business workflow that streamlines marketing and customer data management.
With automatic updates, data can be organized and analyzed smoothly, leading to improved operational efficiency.

■Who We Recommend This Template For

  • Marketing, sales, and customer support personnel who manage form data collected in HubSpot using Google Sheets
  • Business owners considering automating data entry tasks and finding manual updates cumbersome
  • IT personnel looking to integrate multiple SaaS applications to improve operational efficiency

■Benefits of Using This Template

  • Reduction in data entry workload: The spreadsheet is automatically updated when a HubSpot form is submitted, eliminating the need for manual data transfer.
  • Error prevention: Automation reduces human error, enabling accurate data management.
  • Improved operational efficiency: Smooth data updates allow for quick data analysis and reporting.

■Overview

The flow "Update customer status in Google Sheets when contract consent is submitted via Google Forms" is a business workflow designed to smoothly manage contract procedures.

■Recommended for

  • Those who collect contract consents via Google Forms but find data management cumbersome
    • Those who find manual data reconciliation and updates complex and wish to improve business efficiency
  • Personnel at companies that centrally manage customer information using Google Sheets
    • Those who want to achieve smooth information sharing through automatic data updates
  • Sales or administrative staff aiming to automate the contract process
    • Those who want to reduce human error and improve the accuracy of data management
  • Those who want to automate operations using Yoom and integrate with other SaaS applications
    • Those who want to manage complex business flows simply
  • Executives or managers aiming for rapid customer response
    • Those who want to eliminate data update time lags and lead to quicker decision-making

■Benefits of using this template

Data is automatically updated based on form responses, eliminating the need for manual verification and input.
Additionally, automation reduces human error and improves the accuracy of data management.
Smooth status updates enable rapid response.

Let's Create a Flow to Automatically Update Google Sheets Data

Let's get started by creating a flow that automatically updates Google Sheets data! We'll use Yoom to set this up without any coding, so if you don't have a Yoom account yet, please create one using this registration form.

[What is Yoom]

This time, we will create a flow bot that updates Google Sheets when an email with a specific label is received in Gmail!

The creation process is broadly divided into the following steps:

  • Integrate Gmail and Google Sheets with My Apps
  • Copy the template
  • Set up the Gmail trigger and Google Sheets action
  • Turn on the trigger and check the operation

■Overview

The "Update Google Sheets when receiving an email with a specific label in Gmail" flow is a business workflow that streamlines email management and data organization.
For example, you can automatically update Google Sheets based on the content of task or progress report emails.
This reduces the need for manual data entry and enables centralized information management.

■Recommended for

  • Business users who use Gmail regularly and want to efficiently manage specific emails
  • Team leaders or administrators who use Google Sheets to organize and analyze data
  • Those who spend time on manual email data entry and want to improve work efficiency through automation
  • Executives or project managers who want to automatically record project or task progress and facilitate information sharing

■Benefits of using this template

  • Reduction in data entry effort: Automatically records the content of emails with specific labels in Google Sheets, eliminating the need for manual entry.
  • Centralized information management: Compiling email content in Google Sheets makes data searching and analysis easier.
  • Improved work efficiency: Automatic updates allow for effective time utilization, enabling focus on other important tasks.

Step 1: Integrate Gmail and Google Sheets with My Apps

First, integrate Gmail and Google Sheets with My Apps.
Once you log in to Yoom, click "Add" from "My Apps" in the left menu.

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[For Gmail]

(1) Search for "Gmail" and select Gmail from the list of apps.

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(2) Click "Sign in with Google".

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(3) Enter the email address and password of the Gmail account you want to integrate with Yoom.
Click "Continue" on the [Sign in to Yoom] screen.

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(4) Select all the information Yoom can access and click "Continue".
Note: If you have already integrated another Google app, access permissions have already been granted.

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This completes the integration of Gmail with My Apps.

[For Google Sheets]

(1) Search for "Google Sheets" and select Google Sheets from the list of apps.

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(2) Click "Sign in with Google".

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(3) Enter the email address and password of the Google Sheets account you want to integrate with Yoom.
Click "Next" on the [Sign in to Yoom] screen.

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(4) Select all the information Yoom can access and click "Continue".
Note: If you have already integrated another Google app, access permissions have already been granted.

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This completes the integration of Google Sheets with My Apps.

Step 2: Copy the Template

Once the integration with My Apps is complete, let's set up the template right away.
Click "Try it" on the banner below to copy the template.


■Overview

The "Update Google Sheets when receiving an email with a specific label in Gmail" flow is a business workflow that streamlines email management and data organization.
For example, you can automatically update Google Sheets based on the content of task or progress report emails.
This reduces the need for manual data entry and enables centralized information management.

■Recommended for

  • Business users who use Gmail regularly and want to efficiently manage specific emails
  • Team leaders or administrators who use Google Sheets to organize and analyze data
  • Those who spend time on manual email data entry and want to improve work efficiency through automation
  • Executives or project managers who want to automatically record project or task progress and facilitate information sharing

■Benefits of using this template

  • Reduction in data entry effort: Automatically records the content of emails with specific labels in Google Sheets, eliminating the need for manual entry.
  • Centralized information management: Compiling email content in Google Sheets makes data searching and analysis easier.
  • Improved work efficiency: Automatic updates allow for effective time utilization, enabling focus on other important tasks.

When the template is copied to Yoom, the following screen will appear, so press "OK".

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Step 3: Setting up Gmail Trigger

(1) First, set up the Gmail reception settings that will trigger the Flowbot.
Click on "When receiving an email with a specific label" at the top of the template.

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(2) In "Account information connected to Gmail", select the Gmail account you want to use for the flow operation and click "Next".

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(3) Select the trigger interval from 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes.
It is generally recommended to set the shortest time.
※ The shortest interval varies depending on the plan, so please be careful.

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(4) Set the label you want to receive in the "Label" field.
Clicking on the input field will display suggestions from the linked account. Select the label you want to use for the flow operation from the "Options".

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※ In Gmail, emails received can be automatically sorted into specified labels using the filter function. For more details, refer to the official site and make sure to label them when creating filters!

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(5) Send a test email to the Gmail address that will trigger the flow. This time, we sent a test email assuming a task progress report!

After sending, click "Test" and confirm that the content and files of the sent email are extracted in the "Retrieved Value". After confirmation, click "Save" to complete the setup.

※ Retrieved Value refers to the values obtained when executing a "Test" during trigger or operation settings. The obtained data can be used as a value during subsequent operation settings, and the value changes each time the Flowbot is activated. For more details, please refer to here.

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Step 4: Setting up Text Data Extraction

(1) Next, set up the extraction of text data from the received email content.
Click on "Extract data from text" in the template.

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(2) Select the conversion type for the data you want to extract.
The default is set to 3,500 characters, but if you want to extract longer emails, select 7,000 characters or more.

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(3) Set the content of the email you want to extract from Gmail in "Target Text".
Select "Body" under "When receiving an email with a specific label" in "Retrieved value".

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(4) Set the items you want to extract from the email in "Items to Extract", separated by commas (,).
This time, we assumed a task progress report, so we set task name, status, detail, and due date.

Once the setup is complete, click "Test".

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(5) If the test is successful, the text data of the items specified in "Items to Extract" from the email received in Gmail will be extracted as retrieved valuet. Make sure the text data is extracted correctly.

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Once you have confirmed that the data is extracted correctly, click "Save" to complete the setup.

Step 5: Setting up Google Sheets Action

(1) Finally, set up the update of data in Google Sheets.
Click on "Operate the database" in the template.

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(2) In "Account information linked with Google Sheets", select the account information of the Google Sheets you want to operate.

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(3) Enter the ID of the Google Sheets you updated in "Spreadsheet ID".
You can enter the ID directly, but you can also set it from the list of sheets opened with the linked account displayed in "Options".

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(4) Enter the target tab name within the set sheet in "Worksheet Tab Name".
The list of tabs within the set sheet will be displayed in "Options", so select the target tab name.

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(5) Set the range of the table where the data you want to update is recorded in "Table Range". Once the setup is complete, click "Next".

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(6) First, set the conditions for the record you want to update.
In the left cell, select an item with unique data from the cells within the sheet. For example, since "Task name" does not have duplicate data within the sheet, select "Task name".

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(7) Select "Equals" in the middle cell.

In the right cell, select the data that matches the condition set in the left cell.
This time, select "Task Name" under "Extract data from text" in "Retrieved value".

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(8) Next, set the "Updated Record Values".
If the input field is left blank, it will not be updated from the original value in the sheet. This time, we left the items "No.", "Task name", and "Detail" blank as they do not need to be updated.

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On the other hand, select the data from "Extract data from text" in "Retrieved Value" for the items you want to update.
※ Just in case, set any items that might be updated from "Retrieved Value".

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(9) Once the setup is complete, execute the test to update the data in Google Sheets. Open the target sheet and check if the data has been updated.

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If the data has been updated correctly, click "Save" to complete the setup.

Step 6: Turn on the Trigger and Check Operation

This completes all the settings.
After completing the settings, a pop-up like the one below will appear, so turn on the trigger.
Check if the flow operates correctly!

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Other Automation Examples Using Google Sheets

Yoom has many other automation templates using Dropbox!
Try searching for automation examples with apps you are familiar with.


■Overview

This is a flow that adds a payment made on Stripe to a Google Spreadsheet.

With Yoom, you can easily achieve this flow without any programming, as it allows for integration between apps.

■Recommended for

1. Companies using Stripe for payment processing

・Those who want to utilize payment data completed on Stripe in other apps

・Those who want to eliminate the hassle of manually transferring data


2. Those using Google Spreadsheets for business

・Those managing payment data with Google Spreadsheets

・Those who want to expedite post-payment administrative tasks and analysis work utilizing payment data

■Benefits of using this template

Stripe is a convenient tool that supports various payment processes. However, when utilizing payment data in other systems or apps, manually transferring data each time a payment is completed can decrease work efficiency.

By implementing this flow, you can automatically reflect payment data in Google Spreadsheets, facilitating smooth information sharing and subsequent processing. It also helps prevent transcription errors of amounts and customer information.

■Notes

・Please integrate both Stripe and Google Spreadsheets with Yoom.

・Stripe is an app available only with the Team Plan and Success Plan. If you are on the Free Plan or Mini Plan, the operations and data connections of the flow bot you set will result in errors, so please be careful.

・Paid plans such as the Team Plan and Success Plan offer a 2-week free trial. During the free trial, you can use apps that are subject to restrictions.


■Overview

This is a flow that notifies Slack when a row is updated in a Google Spreadsheet.

■Recommended for

1. Those who use Google Spreadsheets for business

・Office workers who manage tasks using shared sheets within the department

・Team leaders who want to edit the same sheet simultaneously

2. Those who use Slack as their main communication tool

・Companies using it as an information-sharing tool for each department

・Team members responsible for creating channels for each project to share information

■Benefits of using this template

Google Spreadsheets allow multiple people to edit a sheet simultaneously, making it an effective tool for smooth business operations.
By using Slack in conjunction, you can improve the accuracy of information within the team.
However, manually notifying each row update increases the risk of human error.

This flow is effective for those who want notifications every time Google Spreadsheet data is updated.
When information is updated in Google Spreadsheets, it automatically sends a notification to Slack based on the updated content, preventing errors from manual input.
Additionally, it allows for quick information sharing within the team by notifying immediately after an update.

■Notes

・Please integrate Google Spreadsheets and Slack with Yoom.


■ Overview  
The "Summarize Added Content in Google Sheets with DeepSeek" workflow automatically summarizes new data added to Google Sheets using DeepSeek. This streamlines data organization and analysis, facilitating smoother daily operations. By leveraging Yoom's API integration and AI technology, it eliminates the need for manual summarization, significantly reducing time and effort.

■ Recommended for  

  • Those who want to streamline data management using Google Sheets and DeepSeek
  • Business professionals who spend time manually summarizing large amounts of data
  • Company representatives looking to automate business workflows using AI
  • Those who want to reduce errors in data summarization tasks
  • Those who have already implemented Yoom and wish to maximize its functionality


■ Benefits of using this template

  • Significantly reduces the time required for data summarization.
  • Improves work efficiency, allowing focus on other important tasks.
  • Prevents human errors and ensures data accuracy.

■Overview

This is a flow that creates a folder in Google Drive when a row is added in Google Sheets.

By using Yoom, you can easily connect apps without the need for programming.

■Recommended for

1. Those who manage data using Google Sheets

・Those who manage data with Google Sheets but want to streamline folder management in Google Drive in line with data updates

2. Companies that manage files using Google Drive

・Those who manually create folders corresponding to Google Sheets data each time and find it cumbersome

■Benefits of using this template

By using a flow that automatically creates folders in Google Drive when a row is added in Google Sheets, you can gain various benefits.
Firstly, it eliminates the hassle of manually creating folders, improving work efficiency through automation.
As a result, you can allocate time to other important tasks.

Additionally, since the timing of folder generation becomes consistently accurate, data organization is conducted efficiently.
This allows you to quickly find the necessary files, thereby enhancing the speed of operations.

Furthermore, automation reduces human error, enabling accurate data management.

■Notes

・Please connect both Google Sheets and Google Drive with Yoom.

・You can select the trigger interval from 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes.

・Please note that the shortest trigger interval varies depending on the plan.


■Overview

The "Update Google Sheets when a quote is sent via Wix" flow is a business workflow aimed at streamlining quotation tasks and improving data management accuracy.
When a quote is sent through Wix, the information in Google Sheets is automatically updated.
This reduces the hassle of manual data entry and human error, allowing for centralized management of quotation information.

■Recommended for

  • Those who create and send quotes using Wix and feel burdened by data management
  • Businesses that want to manage quotation information collectively in Google Sheets
  • Business owners considering automation and looking to streamline the quotation process
  • Those who want to reduce human error and achieve accurate data management
  • Those who want to optimize operations by integrating multiple SaaS applications

■Benefits of using this template

  • Reduction in data entry effort: When a quote is sent via Wix, the data in Google Sheets is automatically updated, saving time on manual entry.
  • Centralized information management: All quotation information can be managed collectively in Google Sheets, allowing quick access to necessary data.
  • Prevention of human error: Automation prevents mistakes during manual entry, achieving accurate data management.

In Conclusion

By implementing automation to automatically update Google Sheets, you can simplify your tasks as data entry and writing are completed automatically!
This can reduce the need to continuously copy and paste data, be constantly caught up in daily updates, and face situations like "Which data is the latest?"

Moreover, Yoom is designed to be simple and user-friendly, allowing even beginners to easily implement automation. No complex programming knowledge is required.
Therefore, even those who have given up on implementing automation before should find it easy to try automating with Google Sheets!

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About the author
t.amaki
t.amaki
I have been working as a web writer and director for over two years. I resonate with Yoom's vision and have been entrusted with the responsibility of managing blog production. Leveraging the skills I have developed through various writing tasks, I am committed to delivering content that is easy to understand and meets the needs of all users.
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