How to connect Creatomate and Google docs
Create a New Scenario to Connect Creatomate and Google docs
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Creatomate, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Creatomate or Google docs will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Creatomate or Google docs, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Creatomate Node
Select the Creatomate node from the app selection panel on the right.

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Configure the Creatomate
Click on the Creatomate node to configure it. You can modify the Creatomate URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Google docs Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Creatomate node, select Google docs from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Google docs.

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Authenticate Google docs
Now, click the Google docs node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Google docs settings. Authentication allows you to use Google docs through Latenode.
Configure the Creatomate and Google docs Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Creatomate and Google docs Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Creatomate, Google docs, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Creatomate and Google docs integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Creatomate and Google docs (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Creatomate and Google docs
Creatomate + Airtable + Google Docs: When a new video render is completed in Creatomate, the video link and other render details are saved to Airtable. Then, this information is automatically appended to a Google Docs report.
Google Docs + Google Sheets + Creatomate: Triggered by a new document in Google Docs, track edits in Google Sheets and render a progress video automatically with Creatomate.
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FAQ Creatomate and Google docs
How can I connect my Creatomate account to Google docs using Latenode?
To connect your Creatomate account to Google docs on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Creatomate and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Creatomate and Google docs accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically create videos from Google docs content?
Yes, you can! Latenode lets you trigger Creatomate video creation based on Google docs updates. Automate content repurposing and boost engagement effortlessly using our visual workflow builder.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Creatomate with Google docs?
Integrating Creatomate with Google docs allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Generate personalized marketing videos from data in Google Sheets.
- Automatically update video content when a Google doc is modified.
- Create training videos from scripts stored in Google docs.
- Share automatically generated videos directly to Google Drive.
- Track video performance and update reports within Google docs.
What Creatomate media types work best on Latenode automation?
Latenode excels at automating any Creatomate media, particularly dynamic video templates, for personalized and scalable content creation via our visual interface.
Are there any limitations to the Creatomate and Google docs integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex Google docs formatting may not fully translate to Creatomate.
- Extremely large Google docs may impact workflow execution time.
- Real-time document updates depend on Google docs API availability.