Getting Started
Set up CertifyForms in just a few minutes
Before you begin: Make sure you have a Google Forms quiz with scoring enabled and a Google account.
Step 1: Install CertifyForms
- 1 Open your Google Form in edit mode
- 2 Click the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner
- 3 Select "Add-ons" → "Get add-ons"
- 4 Search for "CertifyForms" and click "Install"
Step 2: Configure Your Form
Enable Quiz Mode
Your form must be configured as a quiz:
- Click the "Settings" gear icon
- Go to the "Quizzes" tab
- Toggle "Make this a quiz" to ON
- Set point values for your questions
Collect Email Addresses
Enable email collection so certificates can be sent:
- Click the "Settings" gear icon
- Go to the "General" tab
- Toggle "Collect email addresses" to ON
Step 3: Choose a Certificate Template
After installing CertifyForms, open it from the Add-ons menu:
- 1 Click "Add-ons" → "CertifyForms" → "Open CertifyForms"
- 2 Click "Choose from Gallery" to browse templates
- 3 Select a template or create your own in Google Slides
Step 4: Add Merge Tags
Personalize your certificate with merge tags:
This certifies that {{Name}} successfully completed
{{Course}} with a score of {{Score}}.
Step 5: Set Passing Score
Configure when certificates should be generated:
- In the CertifyForms sidebar, find the "Passing Score" setting
- Enter the minimum percentage required (e.g., 80%)
- Only participants who score at or above this threshold will receive certificates
Step 6: Test Your Setup
Important: Always test first!
Before sharing your form, submit a test response to ensure certificates generate correctly:
- Preview your form
- Submit a test response with a passing score
- Check your email for the certificate
- Verify all merge tags were replaced correctly
You're All Set! 🎉
Your automated certificate system is now ready. Participants who pass your quiz will automatically receive their certificates via email.