How to Connect a Google Sheets Report to Looker Studio
In this article, we'll show you how to use Google Sheets as a data source for Looker Studio. Learn all about connecting your spreadsheet, choosing field types, and integrating your data into Looker Studio charts for visually engaging presentations.
Activate the Spreadsheet Addon
The spreadsheet addon is included in our Agency and Enterprise plans and is available for $49.95 USD per month with all other plans. It enables you to use all of our connectors with Google Sheets and Excel, though only Google Sheets can be connected to Looker Studio.
Follow the instructions in Installing the Google Sheets add-on to install the tool and activate this option.
Create a Report in Google Sheets
The addon panel is similar to the connector configuration page in Looker Studio except that you create each table individually. When creating a report to connect to Looker Studio, make sure the date range matches the one you are using in your Looker Studio report.
Deselect Show report header under Options.
Make a note of the name of the report and the sheet you wish to connect.
Connect the Sheet to Looker Studio
Click Add data at the top of the screen.
Select Google Sheets. This is a free connector provided by Google.
Select the report and sheet you wish to connect. Leave Use first row as headers checked.
Verify and Edit Your Data
Select Manage added data sources under Resource.
Click Edit next to the spreadsheet.
Verify each field has the correct label and type. If needed, modify the field type. Select the arrow and choose the correct type from the drop-down menu.
Use Your Sheet in Charts
Select your spreadsheet under Data Source to use it in a chart.
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