Import by Google Sheet
The Import by Google Sheets feature makes it easier and faster to import location data directly from your Google account.
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The Import by Google Sheets feature makes it easier and faster to import location data directly from your Google account.
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No File Upload: Skip the CSV download/upload process.
Real-Time Updates: Edit directly in Google Sheets and sync updates quickly.
Go to the All Locations tab.
Select Import by Google Sheet.
Difference from CSV Import: No need to download or upload files – connect directly to your Google Sheets.
Ensure your sheet follows the correct format. Example:
To check the format, click View Sample File to see a pre-filled template.
Click Select Google Sheet.
A popup will appear:
Log in to your Google account (if needed).
Grant permission to access Google Sheets.
Choose the file to import. If the file has multiple sheets, select the one you want.
Once selected, the data will be validated.
If your file is valid, the Import button will be enabled.
If there are issues (e.g., wrong format or missing permissions), an error message will appear.
Click Import to process your data:
After importing, the Google Sheet will appear in the Data Source list.
You can click into the data to manage it using these options:
Edit Google Sheet: Opens the sheet in a new tab for editing directly.
Re-Import: Sync updates from Google Sheets.
Delete: Removes the sheet and all locations imported from it.
What if I encounter an error during import?
Use the View Sample File for the correct structure.
Ensure all required fields are filled.
Grant permissions to access your Google Sheets.
Contact support
Can I import more than one sheet?
Yes, you can only manage 5 sheets in total.
What’s the difference between Google Sheets and CSV imports?
File Upload Required
No
Yes
Real-Time Editing
Yes (via Google Sheets)
No
Clean up your data in Google Sheets before importing.
Re-import whenever there are updates, instead of starting over.
Use the View Sample File to avoid formatting issues.
If you have any related questions, please contact us via Live chat or support-sbc-ta@bsscommerce.com for further assistance.