Resolving 404 Error When Sending Google Forms Edit Response URL via Email

Learn how to fix the frustrating `404 error` that occurs when sending an edit response URL from Google Forms through email. Follow this detailed guide to troubleshoot and resolve the issue effectively! --- This video is based on the question https://stackoverflow.com/q/63714304/ asked by the user 'Scot May' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/11209950/ ) and on the answer https://stackoverflow.com/a/63714621/ provided by the user 'German Milla' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/14211569/ ) at 'Stack Overflow' website. Thanks to these great users and Stackexchange community for their contributions. Visit these links for original content and any more details, such as alternate solutions, latest updates/developments on topic, comments, revision history etc. For example, the original title of the Question was: getEditResponseURL() to string to email gets 404 error Also, Content (except music) licensed under CC BY-SA https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/l... The original Question post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license, and the original Answer post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license. If anything seems off to you, please feel free to write me at vlogize [AT] gmail [DOT] com. --- How to Fix the Frustrating 404 Error with Google Forms Edit Response URL If you're using Google Apps Script to email an edit response URL from Google Forms but are encountering a 404 error, you're not alone. This common problem can be frustrating, particularly when the URL seems correct at first glance. In this post, we’ll discuss what causes this error and how to properly generate and email the edit response URL without issues. The Problem After submitting a Google Form, a confirmation page appears showcasing a link to edit the submitted response. However, if you attempt to email that link using Google Apps Script, clicking on the emailed link may result in a 404 error. Users have reported that the link they receive via email does not work, despite it being identical to the one that appears on the confirmation page of the form submission. Here’s the scenario: You create a Google Apps Script tied to your Google Sheet and set it to trigger upon a form submission. You extract the edit response URL using lastResponse.getEditResponseUrl(). That URL is then emailed to the respondent, but when they try to access it, they receive a 404 error. Understanding the Solution In order to successfully generate and deliver a working edit response URL, let's break down the steps and ensure your code aligns with best practices. Step 1: Verify Your Script Make sure your script correctly accesses the responses and retrieves the URL for the last submission. Here's a sample function you can follow: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Step 2: Ensure URL Accessibility A 404 error typically indicates that the resource couldn't be found. Here are some checks and tips to prevent this from happening: Check Form Permissions: Ensure that the form is accessible by the recipient. If they don’t have permission to view or edit the form, they will get a 404 error. Correct Email Address: Double-check the recipient's email when sending the link. Sending to the wrong address can lead to a 404 error if an unauthorized user clicks the link. Use HTML in Email: Make sure your email body uses an HTML format so that the link is clickable. Step 3: Testing Your Script After updating your script, perform tests with: Your own email to ensure the link is valid. A different email address to verify that the permissions are appropriately set up. Conclusion By following the steps outlined above, you should be able to effectively resolve the 404 error that might arise when emailing Google Forms edit response URLs. Make corrections as necessary and test thoroughly to ensure that recipients can access their edit links without issue. If you run into any further difficulties, don’t hesitate to ask for help from the community. Happy scripting and good luck with your Google Forms!