How to Send React Form Data to Google Sheets

A comprehensive guide on connecting your React forms to Google Sheets using Heysheet. Handle form submissions in your React app without any backend code.

React Form to Google Sheets

Heysheet offers a straightforward solution for sending form data from your React application to a Google Sheet. This is perfect for single-page applications (SPAs) or any React-based project where you need a simple form backend.

Prerequisites

• A Heysheet account.
• A React project (e.g., created with Create React App).
• A Google Sheet to collect your data.

Step 1: Your Heysheet Endpoint

1. Sign in to your Heysheet account.
2. Create a new form and link it to your Google Sheet.
3. Heysheet will provide you with a unique endpoint URL. Copy it.

Step 2: Build Your React Form Component

Below is an example of a functional React component that handles form submission and sends the data to your Heysheet endpoint.

// src/ContactForm.js

import React, { useState } from 'react';

function ContactForm() {
  const [submitted, setSubmitted] = useState(false);

  const handleSubmit = async (event) => {
    event.preventDefault();
    const data = new FormData(event.target);

    try {
      const response = await fetch('YOUR_HEYSHEET_ENDPOINT', {
        method: 'POST',
        body: data,
      });

      if (response.ok) {
        setSubmitted(true);
      }
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error submitting form:', error);
    }
  };

  if (submitted) {
    return <p>Your message has been sent successfully!</p>;
  }

  return (
    <form onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
      <label htmlFor="name">Name:</label>
      <input type="text" id="name" name="name" required />

      <label htmlFor="email">Email:</label>
      <input type="email" id="email" name="email" required />

      <label htmlFor="message">Message:</label>
      <textarea id="message" name="message" required></textarea>

      <button type="submit">Submit</button>
    </form>
  );
}

export default ContactForm;

Don’t forget to replace YOUR_HEYSHEET_ENDPOINT with your own endpoint URL.

Step 3: Integrate the Component

You can now use this ContactForm component anywhere in your React application.

// src/App.js

import React from 'react';
import ContactForm from './ContactForm';

function App() {
  return (
    <div className="App">
      <header className="App-header">
        <h1>Contact Us</h1>
        <ContactForm />
      </header>
    </div>
  );
}

export default App;

Why Use Heysheet for Your React App?

• Effortless Integration: Connect your forms to Google Sheets in minutes.
• No Server Management: Focus on your frontend, and let Heysheet handle the backend.
• Ideal for SPAs: A perfect form solution for modern JavaScript applications.
• Advanced Features: Benefit from file uploads, Slack notifications, and more.

Heysheet is a powerful tool for any React developer looking to add form functionality without the complexity of a traditional backend.