What’s changing
We're bringing more flexibility into Google Workspace by integrating AppSheet into Gmail through dynamic email support. This integration lets anyone—including non-technical users—build dynamic emails using AppSheet.
Google Workspace Enterprise Plus users and AppSheet users can now:
- Create AppSheet apps that can be rendered in Gmail
- Easily send AppSheet forms and views to Gmail users with embedded, editable data fields
- Trigger additional workflows—such as vacation or budget approvals—using AppSheet automation
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| Example of using AppSheet to approve an inventory request in Gmail |
This feature was announced as a part of Google Cloud Next ‘21.
Who’s impacted
Admins, end users, and developers
Why you’d use it
AppSheet enables anyone, regardless of their coding experience, to quickly build and deploy applications and automation. By bringing AppSheet into Gmail using dynamic email, Google Workspace users can now interact with these apps without having to leave their inbox, saving them time, and helping them be more productive and efficient.
Google Workspace customers are already using this feature in exciting ways, such as for budget, inventory, and vacation approvals; commenting on requests and projects; assigning support tickets; and updating customer info in their CRM, among many other scenarios.
Getting started
- Admins: AppSheet needs to be turned on as an additional service in the Admin console. Additionally, admins can turn dynamic emails on or off for their organization in the Admin console. Visit the Help Center for more information.
- End users: Dynamic emails will automatically render AppSheet embedded views in Gmail. Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning dynamic emails in Gmail on or off.
- Developers: AppSheet app creators can enable this feature via the Appsheet editor. See this how-to video and this AppSheet Help Center article.
Rollout pace
- This feature is available now.
Availability
- Available to all AppSheet customers and Google Workspace Enterprise Plus customers.
- AppSheet Starter and Core are available as an add-on paid subscription to all Google Workspace editions; AppSheet Core licenses are included at no cost in Google Workspace Enterprise Plus.
Resources
- Google Workspace Admin Help: Manage AppSheet in your organization
- Google Workspace Admin Help: Turn dynamic email on or off for users
- Google Workspace Help: Complete tasks without leaving a message
- AppSheet Help Center: Sending dynamic email from a bot
- Cloud Blog: Extending the value of Google Workspace to 3 billion users and counting
- AppSheet Community: AppSheet in Gmail using dynamic emails GA