Reasons to Integrate ActiveCampaign with Google Sheets

• Allows for the import of contacts from a Google Sheet to ActiveCampaign, facilitating easy data entry and management.
• Enables the push of contacts from ActiveCampaign to a Google Sheet, providing a simple way to organize and analyze customer information.
• Customization of sync options to fit the specific needs and workflows of your business.
• Automatically tags contacts with the 'google-sheets-integration' tag for easy identification and segmentation.
• Syncs contacts from a Google Sheet as an efficient method to import contacts into the ActiveCampaign platform.
• Syncs contacts to a Google Sheet from ActiveCampaign, offering a method to export contacts for various purposes.
• The "Add a Row in Google Sheets" action enables bulk export of contacts from ActiveCampaign to a Google Sheet.

Setting Up ActiveCampaign and Google Sheets Integration

To effectively integrate ActiveCampaign with Google Sheets, certain requirements and steps must be followed. This integration facilitates a seamless connection between the two platforms, allowing for improved prospecting information management and workflow creation. Below is a comprehensive list outlining the essential components and procedures you need to establish this integration.

1. An ActiveCampaign account with access to automations and the ability to create and manage contacts.
2. A Google Sheets account for creating and maintaining spreadsheets.
3. Familiarity with the legacy Google Sheets integration using ActiveCampaign's Automatic Import tool.
4. Understanding that the legacy integration imports 1,000 rows at a time and syncs the entire sheet every seven days.
5. Awareness that the new Google Sheets integration is enhancing to support inbound and outbound syncs.
6. Knowledge of running, editing, and deleting syncs, as the current instructions do not cover creating new syncs with the integration.

Integrating ActiveCampaign with Google Sheets

ActiveCampaign's integration with Google Sheets provides two primary synchronization options for users. This seamless integration allows for efficient management and automation of contact data between the two platforms. Whether you are looking to import contacts into ActiveCampaign or sync them to a Google Sheet, the process is straightforward and user-friendly.

Importing Contacts from Google Sheets to ActiveCampaign

To begin importing contacts from a Google Sheet into your ActiveCampaign account, start by clicking "Apps" within ActiveCampaign. Search for "Google Sheets" and select it. Proceed by clicking the "Import Contacts" button and connect your Google Sheets account. Choose the specific spreadsheet and sheet you want to integrate with ActiveCampaign. After mapping the desired fields to sync, finalize the process by clicking "Finish". This method ensures that your contacts are effectively imported into ActiveCampaign for further engagement.

Syncing Contacts from ActiveCampaign to a Google Sheet

For syncing contacts from ActiveCampaign to a Google Sheet, an active automation with the "Add a Row in Google Sheets" action is required. Integrating in this manner involves dragging the "Add a Row in Google Sheets" action into your automation within ActiveCampaign. Click on "CX Apps" in the right menu and select Google Sheets. It is important to note that this action is limited to a single spreadsheet and only contact fields can be synced. This real-time sync ensures that your Google Sheet always contains the most up-to-date contact information from ActiveCampaign.

Using the Automatic Import Tool

Another method to integrate contacts into ActiveCampaign is by using the Automatic Import tool. Accessible from the Contacts section in the left menu, this tool allows for the selection of Google Spreadsheets as the source. Once selected, determine the specific spreadsheet and worksheet to import from using the respective dropdown menus. This approach is streamlined and occurs within the ActiveCampaign platform, facilitating easy contact management.

Alternative: Syncing Data with Sourcetable

As an alternative to direct integration, Sourcetable offers a solution for syncing live data between ActiveCampaign and Google Sheets, among other apps and databases. This tool can be particularly useful for users looking for a more comprehensive data management system that extends beyond the specific sync options provided by ActiveCampaign's native integration with Google Sheets.

Common Use Cases

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  Automatically importing contact information from a google sheet into activecampaign
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  Pushing contacts from activecampaign to a google sheet for centralized data management
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  Mapping custom contact fields from activecampaign to columns in a google sheet
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  Syncing updates to contacts by restarting the sync after changes are made in the google sheet
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  Using the add a row in google sheets automation to add new contacts to a google sheet from activecampaign

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Google Sheets CX app and the Automatic Importer?

The Google Sheets CX app sends contact data from ActiveCampaign to a Google Sheet and eliminates the need for a 3rd party integration, while the Automatic Importer imports contacts from a Google Sheet into an ActiveCampaign account.

Can I connect multiple Google Sheets to ActiveCampaign?

Yes, you can connect as many Google accounts and spreadsheets as you like to ActiveCampaign.

Is there a limit to the amount of contact data I can sync from ActiveCampaign to a Google Sheet?

No, there is no limit to how much data you can sync to a Google Sheet from ActiveCampaign.

How do I sync contact updates from a Google Sheet to ActiveCampaign?

To sync updates made to contacts in a Google Sheet, use the 'Restart' button in the integration.

Can I sync new custom fields from ActiveCampaign to Google Sheets?

No, this integration does not import new custom fields but can only sync existing contact fields to the Google Sheet.