Permission issue when accessing Google Sheets API with server key

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I’m having trouble with the Google Sheets API. I made a server key in the API Manager and tried to use it on my Mac. Here’s what I did:

curl 'https://sheets.googleapis.com/v4/spreadsheets/SHEET_ID?ranges=C1:D5&key=MY_SERVER_KEY'

But I keep getting this error:

{
 "error": {
    "code": 403,
    "message": "The caller does not have permission",
    "status": "PERMISSION_DENIED"
  }
}

I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. Does anyone know how to fix this? Do I need to set up something else in my Google account or change my API request? Any help would be great!

2

I encountered similar difficulties using server keys for the Sheets API. In my experience, server keys generally do not work for this API because they lack the necessary authentication. Instead, creating a service account in the Google Cloud Console and generating a JSON key is a more effective approach. You then share your Google Sheet with the service account email and ensure that the Sheets API is enabled in your project settings. This method provides proper authentication and should resolve your permission issue.

3

hey mate, had the same issue. server keys are a no-go for sheets API. try usin OAuth 2.0 instead. it’s a bit trickier to set up but way more secure. make sure u enable the API in ur project settings too. also, double-check if ur sheet is shared with the right account. good luck!

4

In my experience, getting authentication right is key. Instead of using server keys for the Sheets API, I found that setting up OAuth 2.0 credentials makes things a lot smoother. When you configure OAuth, you can securely authenticate your server without exposing sensitive keys. Although it might seem complex at first, the reliability and security factors are worth it. Make sure your OAuth tokens are managed carefully and your API is enabled in your Cloud Console. This approach should resolve the permission issues you’re encountering.