How to Auto send Emails from Google Sheet
Introduction
Google app sheet is one of the very essential tool for all the peoples. Whether you are a student, business person, an employee or any other person, Google sheet will be required. There are many features that can be done through google app script. We can manage data, create a dashboard, take out valuable insights using google app sheet.
We can create automated sending mail through google app sheet using google app script. Google app script is one the component of google app sheet. It is pre installed within the system. There are many things that can be done from google app sheet. Today in this article I have written a way on how you can create automated sending email through google app sheet. But before creating this system let us know about its advantages.
Advantages of Auto email from Google App sheet
- Saves Time and Effort: When you use automated sending email using google app sheet. You don’t have to manually send email one by one. This will make your work more easier and faster.
- Reduces Human Errors: Automated mail will make very less chance for error. There will be likely very less or no any error from automated mail. You just have to edit and write send.
- Increase Efficiency and Productivity: Automated sending mail will increase work efficiency and make it more productivity.
- Scalability: It will help to increase the business and your work. You do not have to worry about of hundred or thousand of mail. It can handle hundred or thousand of mail without any extra efforts. It will also help you grow your business.
- Personalization and customization: It will help to customize your mail and write all you need about like date, message and many other things.
- Reduce Cost: Auto sending mail will reduce your cost. It is totally free. You don’t have to pay any money to use this system.
- Customer Satisfaction: Well automated mail will help in satisfaction of your customer because it will send message in time and update all the information
Similarly there are many other advantages of using automated mail.
Process:
Step 1: Make a format: Date, Name, Email, Message, Send, Status. As shown in image
Step 2: Go to the extension and Click on App script.
Step 3: Write a code as shown in image and click on the save icon as shown in top.
Step 4: You can go to the clock icon and trigger the process.
Once you follow this process go to the sheet and and fillup all the details and write ‘Process’ in column “E”. It will auto send message.
If you want the tutorial video you can checkout this: How to send automated video?
Conclusion
Automating email sending using Google Sheets and Apps Script is a game-changer for productivity. It saves time, reduces manual effort, and ensures timely communication without human intervention. Whether you’re sending reminders, notifications, or bulk emails, this simple automation can streamline your workflow.
FAQs – Automated Email Sending Using Google Sheets & Apps Script
1. Can I send emails automatically from Google Sheets without manual intervention?
Yes! Using Google Apps Script, you can automate email sending based on specific triggers, such as entering a keyword (e.g., “process”) in a column or setting up time-based execution.
2. Do I need coding experience to use Google Apps Script for email automation?
No, you don’t need advanced coding skills. The script is simple, and you can copy-paste it into your Google Apps Script editor. I also explain everything step-by-step in my tutorial.
3. Can I send emails to multiple recipients at once?
Yes, you can modify the script to send emails to multiple recipients by using a comma-separated list of email addresses or fetching them from a column in your Google Sheet.
4. Will my emails be marked as spam if I use this method?
If you send too many emails in a short period, Google may flag them as spam. To prevent this, avoid mass sending, personalize messages, and use a professional email format.
5. Is there a daily limit for sending emails using Google Apps Script?
Yes, Google enforces limits based on your account type:
- Gmail Free Accounts: 100 emails per day
- Google Workspace (Paid Accounts): 1,500 emails per day
6. How can I track which emails were successfully sent?
You can add a “Status” column in your Google Sheet, where the script updates the date and time when an email is successfully sent.
7. Can I attach files to automated emails from Google Sheets?
Yes! You can modify the script to attach files from Google Drive by fetching the file URL and attaching it to the email.
