Yes — this automation works on the free plan. Paid plans add more monthly runs and advanced actions.

Which changes trigger it?

You choose the column to watch; editing any cell in that column fires the rule (only when the cell isn’t empty).

Can I include other columns in the email?

Yes. Use placeholders like {column_A}, {column_B} in the subject or body.

Can I narrow when it fires?

Yes. Add conditions (e.g. value equals Done) so it only emails on the changes you care about.

Do I need Zapier or Make?

No. Sheet Automation runs inside Google Sheets, so there’s no third-party connector to pay for or maintain.

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Trigger: Cell updatedAction: Send email

Send an email when a cell is updated in Google Sheets

Get notified the moment a value changes. When a cell in your chosen column is updated, Sheet Automation emails you the row’s details automatically.

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What it does

This automation watches a column you choose. Whenever a cell in that column is edited (and isn’t empty), it sends an email containing values from that row. Ideal for status changes, new entries, assignments, and any column-as-trigger workflow — no need to keep checking the sheet.

How to set it up

Install Sheet Automation from the Google Workspace Marketplace and open it from your sheet.
Note the column you want to watch (e.g. A).
Pick the “Send email when a cell is updated” template, set the column and recipient, and write the subject/body using {column_A} placeholders.
Save, then edit a cell in that column to test — the email arrives instantly.

The ready-made template

Send email when a cell is updated — trigger: a column is updated → condition: the cell isn’t empty → action: send an email with the row values. Edit it live below:

How to use this template

The builder above is a live preview of this automation. To run it in your own spreadsheet:

Click Add to Google Sheets to install Sheet Automation (free).
Open it from your sheet: Extensions → Sheet Automation → Open.
Open the Templates tab and choose “Send email when a cell is updated”.
Adjust the watched column, recipient, and message to match your data, then click Save.
Edit a cell in that column to confirm the email sends.

FAQ

Is it free?: Yes — this automation works on the free plan. Paid plans add more monthly runs and advanced actions.
Which changes trigger it?: You choose the column to watch; editing any cell in that column fires the rule (only when the cell isn’t empty).
Can I include other columns in the email?: Yes. Use placeholders like {column_A}, {column_B} in the subject or body.
Can I narrow when it fires?: Yes. Add conditions (e.g. value equals “Done”) so it only emails on the changes you care about.
Do I need Zapier or Make?: No. Sheet Automation runs inside Google Sheets, so there’s no third-party connector to pay for or maintain.

Send an email when a cell is updated in Google Sheets

What it does

How to set it up

The ready-made template

How to use this template

FAQ

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