Creating an n8n workflow for sending webhook data to Google Sheets

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I’ve just started using n8n and I’m struggling to set up a workflow that takes data from a webhook and puts it into a Google Sheet. I’ve looked everywhere for help but can’t find anything simple to set up. Does anyone have any tips?

I’ve managed to set up the webhook and create a Google Sheet, but the data isn’t showing up in the sheet. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong.

Here’s what I’ve tried so far:

// Webhook Node
[Webhook]
  ↓
// Google Sheets Node
[Google Sheets: Append Row]
  - Spreadsheet: MyDataSheet
  - Sheet: Sheet1
  - Columns: ['Column1', 'Column2', 'Column3']

But it’s not working as expected. Any help would be really appreciated!

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hey there! ive had similar issues before. Make sure ur webhook node is set to ‘POST’ method & the Google Sheets node is properly connected. also, double-check ur sheet ID and range. sometimes its tricky to get right. u might wanna use a ‘Set’ node between webhook & sheets to format the data. good luck!

3

I’ve encountered this issue before, and there are a few things to check. First, ensure your Google Sheets credentials are correctly set up in n8n. Sometimes, the connection can time out or become invalid.

Next, try adding a ‘Function’ node between your Webhook and Google Sheets nodes. This allows you to format the data exactly as needed. Here’s a simple example:

return items.map(item => {
  return {
    json: {
      Column1: item.json.someField,
      Column2: item.json.anotherField,
      Column3: item.json.yetAnotherField
    }
  };
});

Replace the field names with those from your webhook data. This ensures the data is structured correctly for the Google Sheets node.

Lastly, double-check that your sheet and column names in the Google Sheets node exactly match those in your actual spreadsheet. Even a small typo can cause issues.

If you’re still having trouble, try adding a ‘Debug’ node after each step to see how the data is flowing through your workflow. This can help pinpoint where things might be going wrong.

4

I’ve dealt with this exact scenario before. One crucial step you might be missing is data mapping. Between your Webhook and Google Sheets nodes, insert an ‘Edit Fields’ node. This allows you to explicitly map incoming webhook data to your sheet columns.

Set it up like this:
[Webhook] → [Edit Fields] → [Google Sheets]

In the Edit Fields node, create new fields matching your sheet columns (Column1, Column2, Column3) and map them to the corresponding webhook data fields. This ensures the data aligns correctly.

Also, verify your Google Sheets node settings:

  • Ensure ‘Operation’ is set to ‘Append’
  • Confirm ‘Range’ is correct (e.g., A1:C1 for three columns)

If issues persist, add a ‘Debug’ node after Webhook to inspect incoming data. This helps identify any discrepancies between expected and actual data structure.