Creating a basic n8n workflow for Google Sheets data entry

Hey everyone! I’m a newbie to n8n and I’m stuck trying to set up a simple workflow. My goal is to get data from a webhook and add it to a Google Sheet. I’ve looked all over for a straightforward guide but no luck so far.

Here’s what I’ve done:

  1. Set up a webhook in n8n
  2. Created a Google Sheet

But when I run the workflow, nothing shows up in my sheet. I feel like I’m missing a crucial step somewhere. Can anyone walk me through this process or share a basic example? I’d really appreciate some help getting this working!

Thanks in advance for any tips or advice you can offer. I’m excited to learn more about n8n and its capabilities!

I’ve found that connecting the webhook to Google Sheets can be tricky at first. Make sure you’ve authorized the Google Sheets account in n8n’s credentials manager. Then, add a ‘Google Sheets’ node after your webhook. In this node, select the ‘Append’ operation, choose your spreadsheet and worksheet, and map the incoming data fields to the correct columns. Don’t forget to test the connection before running the full workflow. If you’re still having issues, double-check that the webhook is actually receiving data. You can use the ‘Debug’ option in n8n to see what’s coming through. Hope this helps you get your workflow up and running!

hey hazel, try inserting a google sheets node right after your webhook. set it to append data and correctly map your fields. this should fix it. let me know if it works!