ActionGoogle SheetsUpdated June 2026

How do I create a new Google Sheets spreadsheet?

Short answer: Drop the "Google SheetsCreate Spreadsheet" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Spreadsheet Title
title
stringRequiredSpreadsheet Title. Example: Q1 Sales Report
First Sheet Name
sheet_title
stringOptionalName for the first sheet tab (defaults to Sheet1)
Locale
locale
stringOptionalLocale of the spreadsheet (e.g. en_US)
Sample request
{
"title": "e.g. Q1 Sales Report",
"sheet_title": "e.g. Data",
"locale": "e.g. en_US"
}
Returns
{
"sheets": [
{
"properties": {
"index": 0,
"title": "Data",
"sheetId": 0
}
}
],
"properties": {
"title": "Q1 Sales Report",
"locale": "en_US"
},
"spreadsheetId": "1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgVE2upms",
"spreadsheetUrl": "https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgVE2upms/edit"
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Spreadsheet.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Create Spreadsheet.

What does the Create Spreadsheet action do in Google Sheets?
Creates a new Google Sheets spreadsheet with title and initial sheet tabs. Used for templated reporting that auto-provisions a sheet per period or customer.
What inputs does Create Spreadsheet require?
Required: Spreadsheet Title. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Google Sheets returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Create Spreadsheet support batch operations?
Yes. Run Create Spreadsheet inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Google Sheets's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Google Sheets actions.

Action
Add Sheet Tab
Adds a new sheet tab to an existing Google Sheets spreadsheet with optional title and grid dimensions. Used for templated reporting (a tab per month/customer).
Action
Append Row
Appends a new row of data to a Google Sheets spreadsheet at the end of the data range. The simplest write action; pair with the sheet name in A1 notation.
Action
Clear Values
Clears all values from a range in a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Formatting and validation rules are preserved; only the cell values are removed.
Action
Get Spreadsheet
Returns metadata about a Google Sheets spreadsheet including its sheets, properties, and named ranges. Used to validate a spreadsheet exists or to enumerate tabs.
Action
Get Values
Reads data from a range in a Google Sheets spreadsheet, with options for major-dimension (ROWS or COLUMNS) and value-render-option (formatted/unformatted/formula).
Action
List Sheet Tabs
Lists all sheet tabs in a Google Sheets spreadsheet with their IDs and titles. Used to populate a tab picker before reading or writing.

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