How to create a Google API Key for Google Sheets

To create a Google API key for accessing Google Sheets, you need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to the Google Cloud Console

  1. Visit the Google Cloud Console.
  2. Log in with your Google account.

Step 2: Create a Project

  1. Once inside the Cloud Console, click on the Select a Project dropdown at the top.
  2. Click New Project.
  3. Name your project and click Create.

Step 3: Enable Google Sheets API

  1. In the dashboard, click APIs & Services > Library from the left-hand sidebar.
  2. Search for “Google Sheets API” in the search bar.
  3. Click on the Google Sheets API result.
  4. Click Enable to activate the API for your project.

Step 4: Create Credentials (API Key)

  1. After enabling the API, go to APIs & Services > Credentials from the left-hand sidebar.
  2. Click Create Credentials at the top, then select API key.
  3. Google will generate an API key. Copy it for later use.