MAPPY: Dealer & Store Locator
  • 📘 About Us
    • 🗺️ MAPPY Store Locator
  • 🚀 Getting Started
    • Onboarding
      • 1️⃣Create First Location
      • 2️⃣Embed App
      • 3️⃣Add Map Block (Optional)
    • Manage Locations
      • View all locations
      • Import by CSV
      • Import by Google Sheet
      • Export
    • Settings
      • 1️⃣General Settings
      • 2️⃣Appearance
      • 3️⃣Map Widget Popup
      • 4️⃣Translation
      • 5️⃣Content Customization
      • 6️⃣Google API Settings
        • Set Up Google API
        • Generating and Setting API Keys
        • Managing API Costs
    • Advanced features
      • Cloud-Based Map Styling
      • Search Records
      • Dealer Form
  • 💡 FAQ
    • Frequently asked
      • Can I change the link of the default locator page?
      • Is API key free?
      • How to create tags
      • Can I add the Store Locator app to a custom page?
      • What is special in our feature Customer Search Records?
      • How to show the Store Locator page in your Navigation menu?
      • Why can’t I validate my API key?
      • How to provide the store's collaborator code?
      • How to approve our support request?
      • How to create and use custom fields
  • 📞 CONTACT & SUPPORT
    • Contact us
    • Feature request
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  • How to Use
  • Step 1: Open the Import Feature
  • Step 2: Prepare Your Google Sheet
  • Step 3: Connect to Google Sheets
  • Step 4: Import Your Data
  • FAQs

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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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Key Benefits

  1. No File Upload: Skip the CSV download/upload process.

  2. Real-Time Updates: Edit directly in Google Sheets and sync updates quickly.

How to Use

Step 1: Open the Import Feature

  • 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.

Step 2: Prepare Your Google Sheet

  • Ensure your sheet follows the correct format. Example:

  • To check the format, click View Sample File to see a pre-filled template.

Step 3: Connect to Google Sheets

  1. Click Select Google Sheet.

  2. 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.

  3. Once selected, the data will be validated.

Step 4: Import Your Data

  1. 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.

  2. Click Import to process your data:

Managing Imported Sheets

After importing, the Google Sheet will appear in the Data Source list.

You can click into the data to manage it using these options:

  1. Edit Google Sheet: Opens the sheet in a new tab for editing directly.

  2. Re-Import: Sync updates from Google Sheets.

  3. Delete: Removes the sheet and all locations imported from it.

FAQs

  1. 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

  2. Can I import more than one sheet?

    • Yes, you can only manage 5 sheets in total.

  3. What’s the difference between Google Sheets and CSV imports?

    Feature
    Google Sheets
    CSV

    File Upload Required

    No

    Yes

    Real-Time Editing

    Yes (via Google Sheets)

    No

Tips for Success

  • 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 for further assistance.

support-sbc-ta@bsscommerce.com