I’m trying to establish a connection between my Google Sheets data and Qlik Sense using the web connector feature. I’ve been searching for a comprehensive guide that walks through the entire process, but I’m having trouble finding clear instructions.
Could someone point me to a detailed tutorial or documentation that explains the step-by-step procedure? I need to understand how to properly configure the web connector settings to pull data from my Google spreadsheets into Qlik Sense for analysis.
Any help with finding the right resources or documentation would be greatly appreciated. I’m particularly looking for guidance on the authentication process and connector configuration steps.
I encountered similar challenges previously. The key step is ensuring your Google Sheet is published correctly. You should use the CSV export link from the ‘Publish to web’ option, rather than the conventional share link. For authentication, I recommend utilizing a service account for simplicity, but it will require setting up credentials through the Google Cloud Console first. After securing the correct URL and authentication, the configuration of the web connector should be fairly uncomplicated. Make sure to verify the sharing settings on your Sheet to avoid permission issues.
Honestly, skip the web connector and go with REST instead. Google Sheets’ REST API is way more straightforward and you won’t waste time fighting connector settings. Just share your sheet publicly or use an API key - much easier than dealing with service accounts unless you actually need enterprise-level security.
Authentication gets tricky if you haven’t worked with Google’s API before. Skip OAuth for automated pulls - create a service account through Google Cloud Platform and download the JSON credentials file instead. It’s way more reliable. After setting up the service account, share your Google Sheet with the service account email (treat it like sharing with any regular user). In Qlik Sense’s web connector, use the Google Sheets API endpoint instead of the direct sheet URL. Format it like: https://sheets.googleapis.com/v4/spreadsheets/YOUR_SHEET_ID/values/Sheet1. Make sure you’ve enabled the Google Sheets API in your Google Cloud Console project first, or the connection won’t work.