In this knowledgebase article, we’ll guide you step-by-step on how to set up Fluent Forms Google Sheet Connector and configure the most important settings on your website – using the “Existing Client/Secret Key (Auto Google API Configuration)” method.
Our plugin provides multiple ways to connect Google API with Fluent Forms:
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✅ Use Existing Client/Secret Key (Auto Google API Configuration)
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✅ Use Manual Client/Secret Key (Auto Google API Configuration)

Step 1: Open Integration Tab
This feature is available in both the FREE and PRO versions of the plugin.
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From your WordPress Dashboard, go to Fluent Forms → Google Sheet Connector Settings.
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Click on the Integration Tab.
Step 2: Sign in with Google
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Click the “Sign in with Google” button.
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You will be redirected to the Google authentication page.
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Select the Google Account you want to connect with Fluent Forms.
👉 If you’re not logged in, you’ll be prompted to sign in to your Google Account.
Step 3: Grant Permissions
During authentication, you will be asked to allow permissions for:
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Google Sheets
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Google Drive
⚡ Important: Please make sure to check both permission checkboxes.
These permissions are required to:
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Fetch sheet names & tab names from your account
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Store Fluent Forms submissions into Google Sheets
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Update and manage existing records if needed
🔒 Note: We do not store any data from your Google account on our servers. Everything is processed and stored securely in your WordPress database.
Step 4: Authentication Code
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Once permissions are granted, you’ll be redirected back to the Integration Settings Tab.
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The Authentication Code will automatically appear inside the input box.
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Click “Save & Authenticate”.
Step 5: Successful Connection
After successful authentication:
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The connected Google Account’s email ID will be displayed.
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You can now associate any Fluent Form with your Google Sheets.