Google Forms Supa Event Add-on Documentation
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Welcome to the documentation for the Google Forms Supa Event Add-on! This guide will help you set up and manage events directly from Google Forms, including payment collection, event sign-up management, custom event webpages, and advanced analytics.
1.1 Getting Started
1.1.1 Installing the Add-on
- Open Google Workspace Marketplace.
- Search for Supa Event.
- Click Install.
- Accept the required permissions.
(image showing the Marketplace listing and installation process) - Once installed, the add-on will be accessible within your Google Forms under the add-ons menu.
1.1.2 Launching the Add-on
- Open your Google Form.
- Click on the Add-ons menu (puzzle piece icon at the top right).
- Select Supa Event Add-on.
- Choose Event Menu to open the configuration panel.
1.2 Event Settings
1.2.1 Payment Configuration
You can configure payments through Stripe, PayPal, or Venmo.
β Stripe (Recommended)
- Stripe supports automatic payment handling and status updates.
- To connect Stripe:
- Click Connect with Stripe.
- Complete the Stripe setup process.
- Once connected, you will see "Successfully connected with Stripe."
π‘ Transaction Fees:
- $1 per transaction (collected by the add-on).
- Stripe charges $0.30 + 2.9% per transaction.
β PayPal and Venmo (Manual Configuration)
- Payments through PayPal and Venmo require manual setup.
- Enter your PayPal or Venmo username in the settings.
- Payment status will not automatically update β youβll need to manage it manually.
1.2.2 Pricing Options
You can choose between Static Pricing and Dynamic Pricing:
- Static Pricing β Set a fixed price for your event (e.g., $20 per ticket).
- Dynamic Pricing β Configure prices based on form fields.
- Example: If a form field has "10 tickets at $10," the app will calculate the total ($100).
- The app detects any value with a
$
followed by a number for parsing. - Parsed fields will be shown in the configuration menu for review.
1.2.3 Sign-Up Limits
- Set a sign-up deadline β After the deadline passes, the form will automatically close.
- Set a sign-up limit β After the limit is reached, the form will no longer accept responses.
1.3 Event Overview
The Event Overview menu provides real-time insights into your event:
- Stats and Graphs β View participant trends and payment data.
- Recent Sign-ups β See the latest sign-ups with links to the Google Form.
- Revenue Overview β Breakdown of paid vs. unpaid sign-ups.
1.4 Event Page Settings
You can create a custom event webpage hosted by the add-on:
- HTML Descriptions β Add event details like time, location, and agenda.
- Video Support β Embed a video for live streaming or event info.
- Social Sharing β Share the event page on social media.
π Once the page is live:
- The page will show event information.
- Includes a direct link to the sign-up form.
1.5 Communication
1.5.1 Mass Emails
- Send mass emails to event participants for updates or reminders.
- Supports custom HTML for rich formatting.
π Email Limits:
- Free Google account β 100 emails per day.
- Google Workspace account β 2,000 emails per day.
1.5.2 Sign-Up Confirmation Emails
- Automatically send confirmation emails to sign-ups.
- Emails can include:
- Payment links
- Calendar invites
- Event details
1.6 FAQ
Q: Can I change the email sender address?
A: No. The emails are sent from your linked Google account.
Q: Can I charge different prices for different ticket types?
A: Yes, using dynamic pricing. Set up form fields with $
followed by the price.
Q: What happens if someone doesnβt complete payment?
A: The sign-up is marked as unpaid in the overview panel.
β You're All Set!
Youβre now ready to manage events like a pro! If you encounter any issues, contact [email protected]