Import from Google Sheets — Live Sync with Formula Preservation
Connect any Google Sheet to Unsheet. Formulas are preserved and recalculate live. Complete guide to Google Sheets integration with troubleshooting tips.
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Find Your Google Sheets URL or ID
You can use either the full URL or just the Sheet ID:
- Full URL:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ABC123xyz/edit - Sheet ID only:
1ABC123xyz(the part between/d/and/edit)
Unsheet automatically extracts the Sheet ID from full URLs.
Import Steps
- Go to your Dashboard
- Find the "Connect Google Sheet" section below the file upload area
- Paste your Google Sheets URL or ID
- Click "Import Sheet"
- Unsheet fetches the full spreadsheet data via the Sheets API v4
- The AI generates your app schema, and you're redirected to your new Unsheet app
How Formula Preservation Works
When Unsheet fetches your Google Sheet, it reads the userEnteredValue for each cell — not the computed result. This means:
=SUM(A1:A10)is preserved as a formula string=B2*C2is preserved, not just the computed value- Even complex formulas like
=IF(B2>100, "High", "Low")are kept
These formulas are then loaded into HyperFormula in your browser, where they evaluate and recalculate in real-time.
Required Permissions
The Google Sheets import uses the OAuth access token from your sign-in. Make sure you granted the Google Sheets (read) scope when you signed in.
If you're having trouble, try signing out and signing back in — the permission prompt will appear again.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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