Conference Feedback Collection and OneDrive Logging Workflow

This n8n workflow is designed to collect feedback through a web form, log the responses into an Excel file stored in Microsoft OneDrive, and notify the support team via email.

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🧭 Overall Goal

To collect user feedback from a web form, structure the data, log it into a OneDrive Excel file, and notify support via Outlook email.

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🔄 Workflow Breakdown

1. Form Submission ( On form submission )

• Node Type : formTrigger
• Purpose : Captures user feedback via a web form.
• Form Fields :
  • Full Name (Required)
  • Email (Required)
  • Company Name
  • Job Title
  • How did you hear about the conference? (Required)
  • Overall experience rating (Required)
  • Favorite sessions/speakers
  • Relevance to interests/work (Required)
  • Networking opportunities (Required)
  • Suggestions for improvement
  • Future topics/speakers
  • Willingness to wait again (Required)
  • Additional comments
  • Contact permission (Required)
• Access URL : /webhook/feedback (or /webhook-test/feedback during testing)

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2. Parse Data ( Set )

• Purpose : Renames form fields to snake_case .
• Output : Structured JSON with renamed fields.

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3. Sample File ( Convert to File )

• Purpose : Generates a file name reference for search.
• Filename : test-n8n-feedback-form-data.xlsx

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4. Search Document ( Microsoft OneDrive )

• Purpose : Searches OneDrive for the specified Excel file.
• Query : test-n8n-feedback-form-data.xlsx

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5. Extract File ID ( Code )

• Purpose : Extracts the ID of the file from the search result.
• Output : { "id": "someFileId" } or { "id": null }

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6. Check File Existence ( If )

• Purpose : Branch logic based on file existence.
• Condition : If id exists.

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7. Build Sheet Data ( Set )

• Purpose : Prepares the data to match the Excel column headers.
• Only Runs If : File was found.

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8. Append Data to Excel ( Microsoft Excel )

• Purpose : Appends the new feedback as a row.
• Workbook ID : {{ $('Code').item.json.id }}
• Worksheet Name : Sheet1
• Mode : Auto-map from input fields

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9. Notify Support ( Microsoft Outlook )

• Purpose : Sends a notification email with key feedback details.
• To : test@gmail.com
• Subject : "New Feedback Submission Received"
• Body : Includes key details from submission

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10. End Workflow ( NoOp )

• Purpose : Marks logical end of the workflow.

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📝 Sticky Notes

• ✅ Upload Target Excel File First : Ensure the Excel file exists in OneDrive.
• 📝 Filename Consistency : Filename should match in "Sample File" and "Search Document" nodes.
• 📧 Customize Email Content : Update "Notify Support" node with your desired message and recipient.

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🔧 Customization Guide

🧾 Form Customization

• Change form title, description, fields, or path.

🧪 Parsing Logic

• Update field mappings if form labels change.

📁 Excel File Settings

• Filename must match your actual OneDrive file.
• Worksheet name and column headers must match in "Build Sheet Data".

📬 Email Settings

• Update subject and body using variables like {{ $('Parse Data').item.json.full_name }} .

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❗ Error Handling Tips

• Adjust email content based on file presence.
• Add an "Error Trigger" for advanced error management.

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🔁 Alternatives and Extensions

• Use Google Sheets, Airtable, or databases instead of OneDrive/Excel.
• Add Slack or SMS notifications.

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📌 Use Cases

• Post-event Feedback
• CSAT Surveys
• Employee Feedback
• Bug Reporting
• Lead Capture
• Contact Forms
• Webinar Registration

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🔐 Credentials Required

1. Microsoft OneDrive (OAuth2)

• Used by : "Search Document"
• Credential Name : Microsoft Drive account

2. Microsoft Excel (OAuth2)

• Used by : "Append Data"
• Credential Name : Microsoft Excel account

3. Microsoft Outlook (OAuth2)

• Used by : "Notify Support"
• Credential Name : Outlook 0Auth2

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❤️ Made with n8n by Akhil