Connecting to GoogleForms

Authentication

Google Forms requires OAuth 2.0 authentication to ensure secure access to form data and management features. This authentication method allows you to securely connect to your own forms and responses, or enable other users to connect to their Google Forms data with proper authorization.

OAuth 2.0 Setup and Configuration

Step 1: Create Google Cloud Project

To set up OAuth authentication:

1. Visit the Google Cloud Console
2. Create a new project or select an existing project
3. Navigate to "APIs & Services" > "Library"
4. Search for and enable the "Google Forms API"
5. Go to "APIs & Services" > "Credentials"
6. Click "Create Credentials" and select "OAuth Client ID"
7. Configure the OAuth consent screen if prompted
8. Select "Desktop application" or "Web application" as appropriate
9. Set the authorized redirect URI (CallbackURL)
10. Copy the Client ID and Client Secret for use in your connection

Required Connection Properties

• AuthScheme: Set this to OAuth (required)
• OAuthClientId: Client ID from Google Cloud Console (required)
• OAuthClientSecret: Client secret from Google Cloud Console (required)
• CallbackURL: Redirect URI specified in your OAuth application (required)
• InitiateOAuth: Set to GETANDREFRESH for automatic token management (recommended)

Required OAuth Scopes

The Google Forms API Profile requires the following OAuth scopes for full functionality:

• https://www.googleapis.com/auth/forms.body - Read and manage form structure, questions, and settings
• https://www.googleapis.com/auth/forms.responses.readonly - Read form responses and submission data

Available Tables

The Google Forms API Profile provides access to comprehensive form management and response data:

• Forms - Retrieve form metadata, structure, settings, and configuration including questions, quiz settings, and publication details.
• Responses - Access form submission data and user responses with comprehensive filtering and export capabilities.
• Watches - Manage and monitor webhook notifications for real-time form response updates and event tracking.

Connection Examples

Basic OAuth Connection String

Profile=C:\profiles\GoogleForms.apip;AuthScheme=OAuth;InitiateOAuth=GETANDREFRESH;OAuthClientId=your_client_id;OAuthClientSecret=your_client_secret;CallbackUrl=your_callback_url;

Advanced OAuth Connection with Custom Settings

Profile=C:\profiles\GoogleForms.apip;AuthScheme=OAuth;InitiateOAuth=GETANDREFRESH;OAuthClientId=your_client_id;OAuthClientSecret=your_client_secret;CallbackUrl=http://localhost:8080/auth/callback;OAuthSettingsLocation=C:\oauth\settings;

Usage Examples

Form Management

Get form details with quiz settings:

SELECT FormId, Title, QuizEnabled, CollectEmail, ResponderUri FROM Forms
WHERE FormId = 'your_form_id'

Analyze response patterns:

SELECT ResponseId, Answers, TotalScore FROM Responses
  WHERE FormId = 'your_form_id';

Webhook Management

Monitor active watches:

SELECT WatchId, EventType, Target, State FROM Watches
WHERE FormId = 'your_form_id'

API Quotas and Limits

Google Forms API has usage quotas and rate limits based on your Google Cloud project configuration. Monitor your API usage in the Google Cloud Console. Consider implementing efficient querying strategies and caching for frequently accessed data.

Data Privacy and Security

When working with Google Forms data, ensure compliance with privacy regulations and Google's terms of service. Form responses may contain sensitive personal information. Implement appropriate data handling, storage, and access controls in your applications.

Connection Properties

The connection string properties are the various options that can be used to establish a connection. This section provides a complete list of the options you can configure in the connection string for this provider.

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Property	Description
AuthScheme	The scheme used for authentication. Accepted entries are None or OAuth. Allowed values are: BASIC, NONE, NTLM, OAUTH, APIKEY, OAUTH_CLIENT
CallbackURL	Identifies the URL users return to after authenticating to API via OAuth (Custom OAuth applications only).
InitiateOAuth	Specifies the process for obtaining or refreshing the OAuth access token, which maintains user access while an authenticated, authorized user is working. Allowed values are: OFF, GETANDREFRESH, REFRESH
OAuthClientId	Specifies the client ID (also known as the consumer key) assigned to your custom OAuth application. This ID is required to identify the application to the OAuth authorization server during authentication.
OAuthClientSecret	Specifies the client secret assigned to your custom OAuth application. This confidential value is used to authenticate the application to the OAuth authorization server. (Custom OAuth applications only.).
Scope	Scope(s) to use when authenticating, that control access to specific information.