Automatically Email Google Form Submissions (Including File Uploads)

Ever wished you could get an instant email when someone submits your Google Form complete with their answers and any files they uploaded? With a few lines of Apps Script, you can!

Let’s break it down

Why Use This Script?

This solution answers a common need: getting notified via email when someone submits a form response. Especially useful when:

  • You’re collecting job applications or portfolios.
  • You want to automate intake notifications.
  • Your form includes file uploads, and you want the file attached in the email.
  1. Access Apps Script from your Google Forms
  2. Insert the snippet
  3. OnFormSubmit(e) trigger