Connect Kiwiform to Google Drive

How the Google Drive Integration Works

When connected, any file uploaded using a File Upload field is automatically sent to your selected Google Drive folder.

Here’s what happens:

• A respondent uploads a file through your form.

• The file is securely stored.

• It is automatically saved to your connected Google Drive folder.

• The submission record in Kiwiform includes file details.

You no longer need to manually download and re-upload files.

When to Use Google Drive Integration

Google Drive integration is useful when you collect:

• Job applications and resumes

• Assignment submissions

• Identity verification documents

• Media files (images, audio, video)

• Legal documents

• Client contracts

• Event materials

If your form includes file uploads, connecting Google Drive helps you centralize storage automatically.

How to Connect Google Drive

1. Open your form in Kiwiform.

2. Click Connect in the top navigation.

3. Select Google Drive from the integration list.

4. Click Connect.
   
   

Authorize Your Google Account

You will be redirected to Google:

1. Select your Google account.

2. Grant permission for Kiwiform to access and store files in Drive.

Authorization allows Kiwiform to upload files to your Drive securely.

Select a Folder

After authorization, you can:

1. Choose an existing folder

2. Create a new folder

3. Organize uploads inside a specific directory

All future uploaded files will be saved in the selected folder.

How Files Are Stored

Each uploaded file:

• Is saved inside the selected Drive folder

• Keeps its original file name

• Is tied to the specific form submission

• Can be accessed directly from Google Drive

Currently, payments are processed as one-time charges.

Managing the Integration

From the Connect tab, you can:

• Disconnect Google Drive

• Reconnect to a different folder

• Reauthorize your Google account

Disconnecting stops future uploads but does not delete previously stored files.

Best Practices

For organized storage:

• Create a dedicated folder per form

• Use clear file naming conventions in your form instructions

• Inform respondents about supported file formats

• Regularly review Drive storage usage

If collecting sensitive documents, ensure proper folder access permissions inside Google Drive.

Summary

The Google Drive integration allows you to automatically store file uploads from your Kiwiform forms directly in your Google Drive. When a respondent submits a form with a File Upload field, the uploaded files are saved to a selected Drive folder in real time, keeping all documents organized and accessible in one place. This integration is useful for collecting resumes, assignment submissions, design files, contracts, and other attachments while maintaining a structured storage system without manual downloads.