How to connect Google Forms & Webhook Node in n8n | Google Forms Webhook Integration in n8n Tutorial

Do you want to integrate Google Forms using Webhook node in n8n? Or ever wondered what a Webhook Node in n8n really does and why it’s different from an API Polling or API Call?

Set up Google Forms Webhook is key to integrations.

In this episode of the n8n Zero to Hero Course, we’re tackling two major problems at once:
1️⃣ Understanding what the Webhook Node is and how it works in n8n automation
2️⃣ Solving the Google Forms Webhook integration problem (because Google Forms doesn’t natively support webhooks)

By the end of this video, you’ll know exactly how to trigger n8n workflows from external events like submission of Google forms and you’ll be able to connect Google Forms to n8n like a pro, even without native webhook support.

You can find the code used in AppScript configuration of Google Form as Webhook at the link herE: https://gist.github.com/dheerajsharma...

👇 Here’s what you’ll learn in this video:

✅ What the Webhook Node in n8n does (simple explanation)
✅ Webhook Node vs API Polling vs API Call in n8n — key differences
✅ When to use each method for fetching or receiving data
✅ Why Google Forms doesn’t directly support webhooks (and the workaround)
✅ Step-by-step: How to make Google Forms send data to n8n via a webhook
✅ Bonus: How to test your webhook and validate incoming form data

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📌 Who This Is For:

✔️ Beginners learning event-driven AI automation in n8n and Webhook Google Forms Integration
✔️ Marketers and ops teams using Google Forms as webhook for lead capture automation in n8n
✔️ Developers integrating Google form submissions into CRMs, databases, or Slack notifications
✔️ Anyone frustrated by Google Forms lack of native webhook integration in n8n

⏱️ Timestamps / Video Chapters:
0:00 – Intro: The Two Problems We’re Solving Today
0:55 – What Is the Webhook Node in n8n?
2:30 – Webhook Node vs API Polling vs API Call
5:00 – Why Google Forms Doesn’t Support Webhooks Out-of-the-Box
6:40 – Setting Up Google Forms to Trigger a Webhook (Workaround)
9:50 – Testing the Webhook with Google Form Submissions
12:20 – Mapping Form Data to Workflow Actions in n8n
14:10 – Recap & What’s Coming Next

Why This Lesson Matters:
Most n8n AI automation beginners struggle with understanding webhooks and Google Forms users hit a wall because the Google form doesn’t support webhooks integration natively. This lesson not only demystifies the Webhook Node in n8n but also shows you a practical, working solution to connect your Google form submissions to any AI workflow instantly using Webhooks.

📥 Helpful Links:
🛠️ Sign up for n8n Cloud → https://app.n8n.cloud/register
🛠️ Download the workflow shown in this video → COMING SOON in Community
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