Connecting Google Sheets to a REST API with Python
This article provides a direct, technical guide to connect Google Sheets with a REST API using Python, covering authentication, data retrieval, and data submission.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.7+ installed.
- A Google Account with access to Google Sheets.
- A Google Cloud Project with the Google Sheets API enabled.
- A Service Account created within your Google Cloud Project, with a downloaded JSON key file (e.g.,
service_account_key.json). - Your Google Sheet shared with the service account's email address (found in the Google Cloud IAM & Admin Service Accounts page), granting "Editor"
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