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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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Published 2026-06-23 1 min read All articles EN / RU / ES
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