Opening the Sidebar
Once your form is prepared and your template design is ready, you need to access the configuration interface to finalize your automation.
Step-by-Step Launch
Locate the Add-ons Menu
Click the puzzle icon located in the top right header bar of your Google Form window.
Select the App
From the dropdown list, choose Smart Form Notifications.
Launch the Sidebar
Click Open (or Get Started) from the sub-menu that appears.
Navigation Overview
Active Workflows
Lists all your currently configured automations, showing their name and the last time they were run.
New Workflow Button
Use this prominent button to start building a new notification set from scratch.
Global Actions
Contains links to View Activity Logs for monitoring performance and Global Settings for managing the master trigger.
Quota Tracker
A progress bar at the bottom displays your remaining daily email quota based on your current plan.
Sidebar Action Guides
Logic Setup
Video: Setting Your First Conditional Rule
Team Features
Video: Configuring CC & BCC Recipients
Sidebar Not Loading?
If the sidebar appears blank or stuck, it is likely due to Multiple Google Account Login issues. This is a common Google Workspace limitation.
Method A: Isolate Account
Sign out of all Google accounts and sign back in using only the account you wish to use with the add-on.
Method B: Incognito
Open the form in an Incognito window and sign in there. This ensures no other account interferes with the session.