Google Docs

This guide shows you how to connect Google Docs to Zaplane and use the Create Document Tabs trigger, so your workflow starts automatically whenever a new tab is created in a Google Doc you choose. You will need a Google account and a Google Cloud project to get started.

Part 1: Get Your Google OAuth Client ID and Secret

Step 1: Create a Google Cloud Project

In the Google Cloud Console, click Select a project > New Project, enter a Project name (e.g., “zaplane”), and click Create.

Step 2: Start Creating an OAuth Client ID

Go to APIs & Services > Credentials, click + Create credentials, and choose OAuth client ID.

Click Configure consent screen, then Get started, and fill in the wizard: App Information (app name and support email), Audience (choose External), and Contact Information. Check I agree to the Google API Services: User Data Policy and click Continue to finish.

Step 4: Publish the App to Production

On the Audience page, click Publish app, then confirm by clicking Confirm on the “Push to production?” dialog.

Step 5: Create the OAuth Client ID

Back on Clients > Create OAuth client ID, set Application type to Web application, enter a Name, and add your site’s URL under Authorized redirect URIs. Click Create.

Step 6: Copy Your Client ID and Client Secret

In the OAuth client created dialog, copy the Client ID and Client Secret — you’ll need both in Zaplane, and you won’t be able to view the secret again once you close this dialog.

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Part 2: Create the Connection in Zaplane

Step 2: Open Connections

From your WordPress dashboard, go to Zaplane > Connections, then click Create credential.

Step 3: Select Google Docs

In the Select an app panel, find and select Google Docs.

Step 4: Enter Your Client ID and Client Secret

Paste your Client ID and Client Secret into their fields, then click Save Connection.

Part 3: Add the Trigger to Your Workflow

Step 5: Create a Workflow

Go to Zaplane > Workflows from your WordPress dashboard, then click Create Workflow to open the workflow editor.

Step 6: Add the Trigger

Click Select an app in the Trigger box. In the Add Trigger panel, choose Apps.

Step 7: Select the Google Docs App

Scroll through the app list, select Google Docs, then click Continue.

Step 8: Choose the Trigger Type

On the Select tab, choose Create Document Tabs from the Trigger Type dropdown. Then pick the connection you just created from the Select Connection dropdown and click Continue.

Step 9: Configure the Trigger

On the Configure tab, select the Google Doc you want to monitor in the Document to Watch field (required), then click Continue.

Step 10: Test and Save the Trigger

On the Test tab, click Test Trigger. Zaplane shows sample output such as the document ID, tab ID, tab title, and the document URL. Click Save to keep the trigger.

Step 11: Update and Activate the Workflow

Back on the workflow canvas, click Update at the top right to save your changes and make sure the workflow status is set to Active.

Every time a new tab is created in your Google Doc, Zaplane now starts this workflow automatically.

Done!

Google Docs is now connected to Zaplane, and your workflow will run whenever a new tab is created in your document.