TriggerGoogle SheetsReal-timeUpdated June 2026

How do I trigger when a row is added to Google Sheets?

Short answer: In TinyCommand, add the Google Sheets New Row trigger to a workflow and publish. It listens through a Google Sheets webhook and fires your workflow within seconds of the event, with no polling and no code. Add a filter if you only want some events to start a run.

Trigger workflows on New Row in Google Sheets — start free All 2 Google Sheets triggers

Trigger workflows on New Row in Google Sheets — start free

Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder

Trigger

New Row

When the matching event happens

when row addedwatch for row addedwhen a new row is added to a google sheeton row addednew row added

What this trigger returns

for the curious

You don’t need to read this. TinyCommand auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.

{
  "row": 2,
  "values": [
    "John Doe",
    "john@example.com",
    "Acme Inc",
    "2026-04-11"
  ],
  "spreadsheet": "sheet_123"
}

Output shape

Fields available to downstream nodes.

Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.

Field	Type	Example
row	number	2
values	array	["John Doe","john@example.com","Acme Inc","2026-04-11"]
spreadsheet	string	"sheet_123"

Pairs with

Drop these actions after New Row.

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FAQ

Questions about New Row.

How does the New Row trigger work in Google Sheets?

Fires when a new row is added to a Google Sheet (typically the first sheet tab). Common use: ingest form-fed rows into a CRM or notify on a new entry.

Is the New Row trigger real-time?

Yes. New Row uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Google Sheets.

What data does New Row return?

The full event payload from Google Sheets. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.

Can I filter New Row so only some events start a workflow?

Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.

Do I need Google Sheets admin permissions to use New Row?

For most Google Sheets accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Google Sheets plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Google Sheets's docs if the trigger fails to register.