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How to allow users to upload files with Google Form without login?

Where can I find code and instruction on how to allow users to upload files with Google Form without login?

I searched all over here and couldn't find any information. https://developers.google.com/apps-script/reference

Thanks in advance.

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victoryenglish Avatar asked Apr 06 '20 12:04

victoryenglish


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This add-on converts the Google file upload into a HTML file upload. https://formfacade.com/faq/google-forms-upload-file-without-google-account.html You can enable file upload without Google signin. So your users will be able to upload a file using the upload file button from their local drives and submit the form without having to sign in with a Google account. In the Google form, the file upload question will be converted in to a short answer question, where the url location of file uploaded by the user will be displayed.

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AHunt Avatar answered Oct 19 '22 16:10

AHunt


The user will be uploading the files to your drive. So, google needs to verify the user. If there is no verification, someone can fill your drive in no time.

It is for your safety to know who has uploaded, so, login is must.

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arul selvan Avatar answered Oct 19 '22 17:10

arul selvan