n8n Tutorial for Beginners: Google Forms to Gmail Automation

https://dipilatoautomations.com/ Build your first n8n workflow step-by-step with this free Zapier alternative. Beginner tutorial: automate Google Forms to Gmail alerts using n8n. If you’re new to workflow automation and want something more flexible than Zapier, this is for you. In this video you’ll build a real automation from scratch: when someone submits a Google Form, the response hits Google Sheets, and n8n automatically sends you a Gmail notification with their details. What you’ll build: Google Form → Google Sheets (auto-captures responses) n8n watches for new rows Gmail sends a formatted email with the submission details This video is for: Beginners who want a clear first project in n8n Anyone looking for a free Zapier alternative Business owners who want instant contact form notifications Tools used: n8n (self hosted) Google Forms Google Sheets Gmail If you build it, comment BUILT IT (and if something breaks, paste the exact error you see). I read comments and help troubleshoot. If you want the next tutorial then be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it. CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Stop Paying for Zapier 00:30 What Is n8n? 02:00 n8n Interface Tour (Nodes and Canvas) 04:00 Build the Automation Overview 04:00 Create a Google Form 05:30 Connect Form Responses to Google Sheets 05:30 Add Google Sheets Trigger in n8n 07:30 Send Email with Gmail Node 10:00 Activate and Save the Workflow 11:00 Recap: What You Built 12:00 Next Steps (Slack, CRM, Webhooks) 13:30 Final Challenge: Comment “BUILT IT” 👇 Want to map out your system with Jon? → Book Your Free 30-Min Automation Strategy Call (limited spots): https://cal.com/jon-dipilato/30min See My Actual Tech Stack: https://dipilatoautomations.com Book list I recommend for business and spiritual growth: https://amzn.to/4fmcWeJ As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Subscribe if you're serious about building a system that honors God and multiplies results. 📘 Read My Story & Systems: Lead Like a King eBook https://majestic365.gumroad.com/l/gfpvn Join My Community (For Builders & Doers) https://whop.com/dipilatoautomations Watch my other Videos: How Automation Tools Work in Business -    • Transform Your Business and Boost Sales | ...   ▶️ Reputation Management Systems -    • Master Human Nature - 4 Key Laws to Boost ...   Connect for More Business Education: ▶️ Twitter (X): https://x.com/jon_dipilato ▶️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ▶️ LinkedIn:   / jondipilato   ▶️ Instagram:   / dipilatodynamics   Additional Resources: ▶️ https://dipilatoautomations.com/ ▶️ https://majestic365.gumroad.com/l/gfpvn Found this educational? Like, share, and subscribe for more business systems content! CONNECT WITH ME: ▶️ X (formerly Twitter): @jon_dipilato ▶️ Facebook: DipilatoAutomations ▶️ LinkedIn: Jon DiPilato ▶️ Instagram: @dipilatodynamics ✖️ COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This video and its content belong to "Jon DiPilato." Sharing is encouraged, but please link back to the original channel.    / @jondipilato