Automate Gmail & Typeform

Stop paying for mismatched spreadsheets. Sync data between Gmail and Typeform in real-time, so you can manage your operations without the busywork.

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How the Data Flows

graph LR
    subgraph Source ["Gmail"]
        T1(["List Aliases"])
    end
    
    subgraph Middleware ["Enterprise Integration Core"]
        W[CRON API
Poller] --> V{Validation
& Auth}
        V -->|Fail| DLQ[Dead Letter
Queue]
        V -->|Pass| Map[Data Mapping
& Transformation]
        Map --> Retry[Rate Limiting
& Retries]
    end
    
    subgraph Target ["Typeform"]
        A1(["Create an Empty Form"])
    end

    T1 -->|JSON Payload| W
    Retry -->|Authenticated API POST| A1

    style Source fill:transparent,stroke:#cbd5e1,stroke-dasharray: 5 5
    style Target fill:transparent,stroke:#cbd5e1,stroke-dasharray: 5 5
    style Middleware fill:#f8fafc,stroke:#94a3b8,stroke-width:2px
    style T1 fill:#3b82f6,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:2px,color:#fff
    style W fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style V fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style Map fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style Retry fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style DLQ fill:#ef4444,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style A1 fill:#e11d48,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:2px,color:#fff

When Gmail and Typeform operate independently, valuable data from form submissions can be lost. For example, if a customer fills out a Typeform survey but the response isn't sent to Gmail, the sales team misses critical feedback that could inform product improvements. This leads to manual data entry where team members copy responses from Typeform into a spreadsheet, wasting hours each week and increasing the risk of human error in data transfer.

Top Ways to Automate Gmail & Typeform

Automated Lead Capture: Instantly convert Typeform responses into actionable leads in Gmail, ensuring no opportunity slips through the cracks.
Seamless Follow-Up Reminders: Automatically generate follow-up tasks in Gmail based on Typeform submissions, enhancing your team's responsiveness and engagement.
Centralized Communication: Receive real-time notifications in Gmail for new Typeform entries, enabling immediate action and fostering a proactive approach to customer interactions.

How to Build the Gmail → Typeform Sync

Set up a webhook in Gmail to listen for new email events. Use the endpoint https://api.yourapp.com/gmail/webhook to receive notifications for incoming emails.
Configure the webhook to trigger on emails with specific subject lines or keywords that indicate a Typeform submission.
Extract the relevant data from the email payload, such as the sender's email address and the content of the Typeform response.
Use the Typeform REST API to insert the data into your Typeform. Send a POST request to https://api.typeform.com/forms/{form_id}/responses with the extracted data formatted as JSON in the body of the request.
Map the extracted fields from Gmail to the corresponding fields in Typeform, ensuring that email addresses and response content are accurately represented.

Developer Warnings & API Gotchas

Ensure that the email parsing logic correctly identifies the structure of the Typeform response within the email body; variations in format can lead to data being incorrectly parsed.
Be cautious with the data types when mapping fields; for instance, if Typeform expects a date format, ensure that the date extracted from Gmail matches this format to avoid API errors.
Consider the possibility of duplicate submissions; implement logic to check if the email has already been processed to prevent redundant entries in Typeform.

Supported API Operations

We leverage official, stable endpoints to ensure secure data transfer. No deprecated legacy routes.

When this happens in Gmail... List Aliases

Do this in Typeform Create an Empty Form
When this happens in Gmail... List Contact Groups

Do this in Typeform Duplicates an Existing Form
When this happens in Gmail... List Messages

Do this in Typeform Update Dropdown, Multiple Choice or Ranking Question Options

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