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Can't update row in mysql with Google Sheets

  • 4 December 2022
  • 5 replies
  • 70 views
M

So I made this zap, where when a cell in a specific column is changed, it send the change to the same column in the same row in the database. (the database has 3 options it can receive)

The test shows it works ok, but I do not see any chance to the database.

 

https://zapier.com/shared/google-sheets-mysql/c3cb16e0f418d9037a8aab9c2609905fbfba6931

 

Will appreciate any help :)

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Best answer by Troy Tessalone 5 December 2022, 18:03

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Troy Tessalone
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Hi @Megaman 

Good question.

Please post detailed screenshots with how your Zap steps are configured, thanks.

Help articles about using GSheets in Zaps: https://zapier.com/apps/google-sheets/help

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
M

Hi @Troy Tessalone 

 

Thanks for chiming in so quickly!

Looks like it got sorted out for now…

 

I do have another question though - is Zapier checking the database for new rows on set time intervals? and can these be changed?

 

 

Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
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@Megaman

The Google Sheets trigger is marked "instant" but it still takes a few minutes to trigger

The triggers for Google Sheets are unique among Zapier triggers. When there is a trigger event in the spreadsheet, Zapier gets a notification webhook from Google about this.
After that, Zapier sends Google Sheets a request for new data, so it uses both the polling and instant trigger methods.
This process takes about 3 minutes overall.

While not being "instant", these triggers are faster than regular polling ones, as they don't depend on the polling interval of the plan your account uses.

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
M

@Troy Tessalone  Thanks.

 

How does this work when it’s from mydql to sheets?

Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
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@Megaman 

All of the MySQL Zap triggers are scheduled. (see bottom screenshot)

 

Scheduled Zap triggers can take from 1-15 minutes to trigger depending on your Zap plan. (see top screenshot)

 

Check your Zap Runs to help troubleshoot: https://zapier.com/app/history/

 

 

 

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor

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