How to Fix the ‘Form Not Published’ Error When Connecting Extended Forms to Google Forms

Are you facing the “Form is not published” error when trying to connect the Extended Forms add-on with your Google Form? Don’t worry! – it’s a common issue for new users and can be resolved quickly.

Problem

Users often encounter errors when trying to integrate the Extended Forms add-on with their Google Forms. This error usually occurs during the initial setup phase when the form hasn’t been published properly. As a result, the add-on cannot connect to the form.

Form Not Published - Extended Forms

Solution

Follow these steps to resolve the error and successfully connect the add-on to your form:

  • Click the Publish Button:
    Open your Google Form and click the Publish button to publish your form.
Form Not Published - Extended Forms
Form Not Published - Extended Forms
  • Retry Connection:
    After publishing, click on the add-on icon and try connecting the form again.
  • Configure the Add-On:
    Once the page reloads, configure the settings of the Extended Forms add-on.
    The add-on will now connect to your form and work as expected.

Following these steps, you can easily resolve the error and take full advantage of Extended Forms’ features like timers, response limits, and more!