Has anyone found a solution to automatically update a user account access setting in Webflow based on manual verifications recorded in a Google Sheet? Thank you!

Yes, it's possible to automate user access updates in Webflow using Google Sheets as your verification source, but it requires using Webflow’s Memberships feature along with external automation tools like Make (Integromat) or Zapier and Webflow’s API.

1. Understand Webflow Memberships Constraints

• Webflow's native Memberships feature lets you assign users to Access Groups.
• Currently, Webflow doesn't natively support syncing user data from external sources like Google Sheets.
• Any automation must use the Webflow CMS API + Memberships API through an external integration platform.

2. Use Google Sheets as Your Verification Source

• Maintain a Google Sheet with columns such as: Email, Verified (yes/no), and Access Level.
• This data will act as your source of truth for manual verification updates.

3. Use Make (Integromat) or Zapier to Trigger on Sheet Change

• Use either platform to watch for changes in the Sheet.
• Create a scenario (Make) or Zap (Zapier) to trigger when a user's "Verified" status changes to “yes”.

4. Use Webflow API to Update User Access

• Since direct modification of members or access groups isn't fully exposed, your best options are:
• Trigger a Webhook to your own backend that uses the Webflow API to update user access.
• Or if Webflow’s API does not yet support full access group reassignment (due to API limitations), you’ll need to:
  • Duplicate and manage user segment behavior via CMS collections and custom logic on your site.
  • Use CMS items to control visibility of gated content.
  • Adjust conditional visibility on Webflow pages using the CMS fields updated via Make/Zapier.

5. Set Up Conditional Visibility in Webflow

• If you can’t update Memberships directly:
• Use a user-specific CMS item with a custom field like “Verified”.
• In Webflow, use conditional visibility to show or hide parts of the page or redirect users based on this field.

6. Optional: Use Memberstack or Outseta for Better Flexibility

• If Webflow’s Memberships are too limited, consider tools like Memberstack or Outseta.
• These support more advanced user role management.
• And they integrate more easily with Google Sheets and automation platforms.

Summary

You can’t directly update Webflow Membership Access Groups from Google Sheets, but you can automate user access logic using Make/Zapier, Webflow’s CMS, and conditional visibility based on a “Verified” field. For more flexibility, consider external membership tools like Memberstack.