Update Squarespace Forms for Google Drive Connectivity

Update Your Squarespace Forms to Stay Connected to Google Drive

TL;DR:

• Google requires manual reconnection of forms to Google Drive by October 23, 2024
• Disconnect existing connections via Google Drive settings before reconnecting
• Reconnect forms in different sections of your Squarespace site individually
• Cannot link forms back to previously used Google Sheets – a new sheet will be created

Step 1: Disconnect from Google Drive

Start by clearing your current form connections to Google Drive:

1. Sign into your Google Drive account
2. Click the gear icon in the upper-right corner and choose Settings
3. Go to Manage Apps, find Squarespace, and click Options
4. Select Disconnect from Drive

This removes Google Drive from all linked forms in one go.

Step 2: Reconnect Forms on Your Site

Each form type on your Squarespace site needs reconnecting separately:

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Reconnecting Form and Newsletter Blocks

1. Access the Pages panel, choose a page with a form, and double-click a form or newsletter block
2. Select the Storage tab and hit Disconnect under Google Drive, confirming the action
3. Click Connect next to Google Drive, and follow the directions to establish a new connection
4. Name your new Google Sheet after reconnection and click outside the menu to save

Reconnecting Promotional Pop-up Forms

1. Head to the promotional pop-up panel and select Action
2. In the Storage tab, choose Connect to other services, then Google Drive
3. Disconnect and reconnect following the previous steps, and save the newly named sheet

Reconnecting Cover Page Forms

1. In the Pages panel, access the cover page with the connected form
2. Click Action, then Edit Form, head to the Storage tab, and perform the disconnection and reconnection

Step 3: Send Test Forms (Optional)

To make sure everything works, send a few test submissions to check if they populate your new Google Sheets correctly.

FAQs

Will I lose any previous form submissions?
No. Previous submissions are safe – you only need to reconnect to continue receiving new data.

Will the form submissions be directed to a new Google Sheet?
Yes, each reconnection will generate a brand-new spreadsheet in your Google Drive.

Do I need to reconnect any other storage forms unrelated to Google Drive?
No, this update specifically affects Google Drive-linked forms.

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Google Drive: A cloud storage service by Google letting users save files online and access them anywhere.

Form Blocks: Tools in Squarespace used for building and customising interactive forms on websites.

Newsletter Blocks: Squarespace features designed to gather subscribers' emails effectively.

Google Sheets: An online spreadsheet app part of Google's office suite, allowing real-time data management and collaboration.

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Wrap-up

Updating your Squarespace forms for Google Drive integration is straightforward but crucial to avoid disruptions in form submissions handling post-October 2024. Make sure to follow the outlined steps carefully for each form type on your website, and consider sending test forms to validate the setup. This will ensure your site continues to function properly, collecting and managing visitor data without interruption.

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