Connect MS Access with Google Sheets

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Introduction

This article guides you through connecting Microsoft Access to Google Sheets using ZappySys ODBC PowerPack. This integration allows you to seamlessly transfer data between Google Sheets and a local Microsoft Access database.

Prerequisites

• ODBC PowerPack: Download and install the ZappySys ODBC PowerPack.
• Google Spreadsheet: Create and populate a Google Sheet.
• MS Access: Ensure Microsoft Access is installed.

Use Case

Using the Google Sheets Connector, you can connect, read, and write data between MS Access and Google Sheets.

Steps

Create/Select a Project in the Google API Console

1. Navigate to the Google API Console.

2. Click on the Project Dropdown at the top bar and either select an existing project or create a new one by clicking CREATE PROJECT.
   

   

3. Once the project is set, click ENABLE APIS AND SERVICES.

4. Enable both Sheets API and Drive API by searching for them and clicking ENABLE.
   

5. Return to the main screen and click on the OAuth Consent Screen tab. Provide the necessary details and save.

6. Move to the Credentials tab.

7. Click CREATE CREDENTIALS in the top bar, choose OAuth Client ID, select Desktop App as the Application Type, and click Create to obtain your Client ID and Secret.
   

   

Configure the Google Sheets Connector in ODBC

1. Open ODBC Data Sources (x64).
   

2. To gain access for yourself or other users, go to User DSN or System DSN. Go to the System tab for SQL Server Integration and add a new System DSN. Click the Add button.
   

3. From the driver list, select ZappySys API Driver, then choose Google Sheets from the connector list and press Continue.
   

   

4. Fill in the connector fields with your Client ID, Client Secret, and Spreadsheet ID.

5. Generate the token and test the connection.
   

   

6. Move to the Preview tab and configure the settings for data preview.
   

   

Read Data in Microsoft Access from the ODBC Data Source

1. Open MS Access and create a new database.
2. Start loading the ODBC data source you created:
   
   
3. Continue until the data source selection window appears. Select the data source created earlier and click OK:
   
4. Proceed with selecting tables and views. You can extract multiple tables or views:
   
5. Wait while the data is loaded, and once complete, you should see a similar view:
   
   

Considerations

• Save your credentials for future use to streamline the connection process.

Tips

• Retrieve a list of Spreadsheet IDs from your Google Sheets account for easy reference.

Conclusion

Following these comprehensive steps, you can effortlessly connect MS Access to Google Sheets using ZappySys ODBC PowerPack, enabling smooth and efficient data transfer. For any issues or further assistance, reach out to our support team via chat on the ZappySys website

References

For more detailed information, check out our article on the MS Access Google Sheets Connector here.