Sync Lead Replies from Google Sheets to GHL CRM & Create ClickUp Follow-up Tasks

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Built by Rahul Joshi Rahul Joshi
Created on June 05, 2026

Description

Description
Keep your CRM and task system perfectly in sync — automatically. This workflow monitors a Google Sheet for lead reply updates, instantly updates the corresponding contact in GoHighLevel (GHL), and creates a ClickUp follow-up task when a response is detected. It ensures your sales team never misses a warm lead and every reply is logged, tracked, and acted upon. ⚡

What This Template Does
Watches a Google Sheet for reply status changes (“Yes” in the Replied column). 📄
Filters only rows where a lead has replied. 🔍
Updates the corresponding contact record in GoHighLevel (GHL). 🔗
Automatically creates a follow-up task in ClickUp with lead details. 🗂️
Merges updates from both GHL and ClickUp into a single result. 🔄
Logs sync status and timestamps in a tracking sheet (Sheet2) for auditing. 📋

Key Benefits
Instant sync: Update GHL and ClickUp the moment a lead replies. ⚙️
Zero manual work: Automated updates and follow-up task creation. 🚫
Full traceability: Audit trail stored in a second Google Sheet. ✅
Increased sales responsiveness: Teams act immediately on new replies. 💬
Multi-app harmony: Connects Google Sheets, GHL, and ClickUp seamlessly. 🌐

Features
Google Sheets trigger runs every minute to check for changes. ⏱️
Conditional logic (If node) processes only “Replied = Yes” leads. ✅
GHL contact update node for CRM synchronization. 💼
ClickUp task creation node with customizable priority and naming. 📝
Merge node to unify both paths before final sheet update. 🔀
Timestamp and action tracking for audit clarity. 📊
Visual sticky notes explaining each stage. 🧩

Requirements
n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted). 🧰
Google Sheet with headers: Name, GHL_ID, Replied, Email. 📑
Connected credentials for:
Google Sheets API (Trigger + Update access)
GoHighLevel OAuth2 API
ClickUp API
Separate “log” sheet (Sheet2) for sync tracking. 📄

Target Audience
Sales teams using GoHighLevel for CRM and ClickUp for task management. 🎯
Agencies managing multiple client pipelines. 🤝
Business development reps who track lead replies manually. 📞
Founders automating lead follow-up and CRM hygiene. 🚀

Step-by-Step Setup Instructions (Concise)
Prepare a Google Sheet with columns: Name, GHL_ID, Email, Replied. 📋
Add a second sheet (“Sheet2”) for tracking updates. 📊
Connect credentials for Google Sheets, GoHighLevel, and ClickUp in n8n. 🔐
Import and open this workflow.
Update GHL contact field mappings if your CRM structure differs. ⚙️
Adjust ClickUp team, space, and list IDs to match your setup. 📂
Execute manually once for testing, then enable it to run every minute. ▶️

Security Best Practices
Share your Google Sheet only with the n8n Google account (Editor). 🔒
Keep API credentials securely stored in n8n’s credential manager. 🛡️
Log timestamps for traceability and rollback. ⏳
Periodically archive older sync logs to keep the sheet lightweight. 🧹

Nodes Used (3)

ClickUp
n8n-nodes-base.clickUp
Google Sheets
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets
HighLevel
n8n-nodes-base.highLevel