# Google Forms

Google Forms is a free, web-based tool by Google that allows users to create surveys, quizzes, and data collection forms. It enables real-time response tracking, seamless integration, and collaboration with multiple users. With features like conditional logic, file uploads, and automated data validation, Google Forms simplifies data gathering and workflow automation.

### **How to Integrate Google Forms with ZBrain Flow** <a href="#how-to-integrate-google-forms-with-zbrain-flow" id="how-to-integrate-google-forms-with-zbrain-flow"></a>

To integrate Google Forms with ZBrain Flow, follow these steps:

1. **Initiate Google Forms Integration**
   * Click the ‘+’ button to add a new integration.
2. **Search for Google Forms**
   * In the search bar, type “Google Forms” and select it from the available integrations.
3. **Choose an Action**
   * Select the action you need, such as retrieving responses or creating a custom API call.

### **How to Connect Google Forms to ZBrain Flow** <a href="#how-to-connect-google-forms-to-zbrain-flow" id="how-to-connect-google-forms-to-zbrain-flow"></a>

To enable seamless interaction between Google Forms and ZBrain Flow, you need to establish a secure connection using OAuth authentication.

#### **Connection Establishment Steps** <a href="#connection-establishment-steps" id="connection-establishment-steps"></a>

1. **Enter a Connection Name**
   * Provide a unique name to identify your Google Forms connection in ZBrain Flow.
2. **Click 'Connect'**
   * This will initiate the authentication process for Google Forms.
3. **Log in to Google Forms**
   * A Google login pop-up will appear.
   * Enter your Google account credentials and proceed.
4. **Grant Permissions**
   * Approve the required OAuth permissions for ZBrain Flow.
   * This allows ZBrain Flow to retrieve responses and manage form data securely.
5. **Save the Connection**
   * Click ‘Save’ to finalize the connection setup.

### **Actions Available in ZBrain Flow** <a href="#actions-available-in-zbrain-flow" id="actions-available-in-zbrain-flow"></a>

#### **Custom API Call** <a href="#custom-api-call" id="custom-api-call"></a>

The Custom API Call feature allows users to directly interact with the Google Forms API, enabling advanced operations and custom integrations beyond standard actions.

**Configuration Steps**

1. **Select an Existing Connection or Create a New One**
   * Choose a previously created Google Forms connection or create a new one.
2. **Enter the API Endpoint URL**
   * Use a full URL or relative path to the Google Forms API.
   * Example API Endpoint:

     `https://forms.googleapis.com/v1/forms/{formId}/responses`
3. **Select the HTTP Method**
   * Choose the request type based on the action needed:
     * **GET** – Retrieve form details or responses.
     * **POST** – Submit responses programmatically.
     * **PATCH** – Modify form metadata, update settings, or change response configurations.
     * **PUT** – Replace existing form configurations.
     * **DELETE** – Remove responses or form entries.
     * **HEAD** – Fetch response headers without retrieving actual data.
4. **Add Headers**
   * Define additional headers required for the API request.
   * Authorization headers are automatically injected.
   * Click ‘+ Add Item’ to include more headers.
5. **Add Query Parameters**
   * Customize API requests with query parameters to filter results or specify additional options.
   * Click ‘+ Add Item’ to add parameters.
6. **Enter JSON Body**
   * Provide structured request data in JSON format.
   * Example JSON request:

{% code lineNumbers="true" %}

```
{
  "responses": [
    {
      "formId": "1234567890abcdef",
      "answers": {
        "question1": "Response 1",
        "question2": "Response 2"
      }
    }
  ]
}
```

{% endcode %}

* **Set Timeout (in Seconds)**
  * Define the request timeout duration to prevent long-running API calls from stalling the process.

**Note:** Click *'f'* to insert dynamic values for flexible configurations.