Google Surveys -- a way to pass URL parameters into survey?

Question

I have created a Google Survey and I want to be able to pass URL parameters into the survey so that I can track where responses are coming from. Ideally these URL parameters will be populated into the spreadsheet.

I have tried something like this:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/HASH/viewform?src=MY_SOURCE&ref=MY_REF

However, this doesn't seem to be working.

Any help or comments appreciated!

Answer 1

There is no way to pass hidden information, but you can pre-fill form fields using URL parameters:

1. Open a form in Google Forms
2. In the top right, click More [...]
3. Choose Get pre-filled link
4. Fill in any answer fields you want to pre-populate
5. Click Submit
6. To send the pre-populated form to respondents, copy and send the link at the top

Answer 2

I've wanted to pass through hidden information through a Google Form and came up with a little work around:

1. Create a new page/section (old vs new forms) on the form with the questions that you want filled. If you have multiple pages, make the hidden page the last for simiplicity.

2. Use the "continue to page" option on the last page/section you want visible to go to Submit.

3. Use the prefill tool to get the entry IDs and set up the link as you need.

When a user accesses the form through the pre-filled URL, the hidden data will be filled in on the hidden page and submitted with their other answers... Although it will be hidden from an EU standpoint.

I use this frequently for transferring data from one form to another. With the CopyDown addon to copy the formula after each form submit so that it builds the pre-fill URL, that when clicked, has just the essential questions (i.e. record number, name, etc.) to verify the info. Hit Next, then Submit!