Google Sheets
“Learn how to build AI agents with Google Sheets access using xpander.ai. Create intelligent spreadsheet-aware AI assistants that can read, write, update, and analyze structured data automatically.”
Learn how to build AI agents with Google Sheets access using xpander.ai. Create intelligent spreadsheet-aware AI assistants that can read, write, update, and analyze structured data automatically.
Authentication Options
Choose the authentication method that best fits your needs:
Google Sheets API access configuration
For programmatic access and automation:
- Go to Google Cloud Console
- Create a new project or select an existing one
- Enable the Google Sheets API in Library
- Go to Credentials and create an API Key
- Restrict the API key to Google Sheets API only
- Copy the API key to xpander.ai’s Google Sheets connection settings
- Set appropriate API access restrictions in Google Cloud Console
API keys provide limited functionality and are best for read-only operations on public files. For full access, use OAuth methods.
Let’s create the Xpander.ai Google Sheets interface!
This app is using basic authentication.
To configure it in xpander.ai, follow the following screenshot:
Then save the interface.
For more information about the Google API enablement, click here.
Google Sheets API access configuration
For programmatic access and automation:
- Go to Google Cloud Console
- Create a new project or select an existing one
- Enable the Google Sheets API in Library
- Go to Credentials and create an API Key
- Restrict the API key to Google Sheets API only
- Copy the API key to xpander.ai’s Google Sheets connection settings
- Set appropriate API access restrictions in Google Cloud Console
API keys provide limited functionality and are best for read-only operations on public files. For full access, use OAuth methods.
Let’s create the Xpander.ai Google Sheets interface!
This app is using basic authentication.
To configure it in xpander.ai, follow the following screenshot:
Then save the interface.
For more information about the Google API enablement, click here.
Sign in with Google using xpander.ai's built-in authentication
For programmatic access and automation:
- Go to Google Cloud Console
- Create a new project or select an existing one
- Enable the Google Sheets API in Library
The simplest way to connect Google Sheets is using xpander.ai’s built-in authentication:
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Go to the Apps section in xpander.ai dashboard
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Select Google Sheets from available integrations, and now you have two options:
2.1 Click Sign in with Google Sheets:
Select your Google account and grant permissions.
2.2 Click other auth options, and fill in your Interface name, interface access, Set
Authentication mode
asOAuth2
.Now click Sign in with Google Sheets:
Select your Authentication scope, and save the interface.
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Your connection is immediately active and ready to use.
This method is recommended for most users. xpander.ai securely manages your OAuth tokens without exposing any credentials.