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Create a File Upload Form for Google Sheets

Heysheet’s file upload form feature allows you to accept files from users and have them automatically uploaded to your Google Drive. A link to the uploaded file is then added to your Google Sheet, making it easy to manage all your form submissions in one place. This is a powerful feature for anyone who needs to collect documents, images, or other files as part of their form submission process.

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How to Enable File Uploads

Setting up a Google Sheets file upload form is simple with Heysheet.
  1. Navigate to the settings of the form you want to enable file uploads for.
  2. Toggle the “File Uploads” option to “On”.
  3. Specify the allowed file types (e.g., PDF, DOCX, JPG).
  4. Set a limit for the maximum number of files that can be uploaded per submission.
  5. Save your changes.
File upload settings in Heysheet

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How to Add a File Upload Field to Your Form

To add a file upload field to your HTML form, simply add an <input type="file"> element. Make sure the name attribute of the input matches the column header in your Google Sheet where you want the file link to appear. 
<form action="YOUR_HEYSHEET_ENDPOINT" method="POST" enctype="multipart/form-data">
  <input type="text" name="name" placeholder="Your Name" required />
  <input type="email" name="email" placeholder="Your Email" required />
  <input type="file" name="resume" required />
  <button type="submit">Submit Application</button>
</form>
Note: When using file uploads, you must set the enctype of your form to multipart/form-data.

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How File Uploads Work

When a user submits a form with a file, Heysheet:
  1. Uploads the file to a secure folder in your Google Drive.
  2. Creates a unique, shareable link for the file.
  3. Adds the file link to the corresponding cell in your Google Sheet.
This process ensures that your files are stored securely and are easily accessible from your spreadsheet.

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Use Cases for File Uploads

  • Job Applications: Collect resumes and cover letters.
  • Contact Forms: Allow users to send attachments.
  • Bug Reports: Let users upload screenshots of the issue.
  • Event Registrations: Collect necessary documents from attendees.
With support for unlimited form submissions on our paid plans, you can create powerful and flexible file upload forms for any purpose. As a privacy-friendly form backend, we ensure your data is handled securely.