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# Google Sheets Integration (Alpha)

> Export and analyze BuildBetter data with Google Sheets for collaborative reporting

<Note>
  **Coming Soon - Request Early Access**

  This integration is currently in Alpha development and not yet publicly available. If you're interested in early access, please contact [support@buildbetter.app](mailto:support@buildbetter.app) with "Google Sheets Integration Early Access" in the subject line.
</Note>

BuildBetter's Google Sheets integration lets you export call data, transcripts, and analytics to Google Sheets for collaborative analysis, custom reporting, and data visualization.

## Features

* **Data Export**: Export call data, transcripts, and summaries to Google Sheets
* **Real-time Collaboration**: Share and edit BuildBetter data with your team
* **Custom Dashboards**: Create visualizations of meeting analytics
* **Automated Reports**: Schedule regular exports to keep data current
* **Versatile Formatting**: Maintain structure with speaker identification and timestamps

## Setup Instructions

### Prerequisites

* An active BuildBetter account
* Google account with access to Google Sheets
* Appropriate export permissions in BuildBetter

### Connecting Google Sheets

1. Navigate to **Settings → Integrations** in your BuildBetter dashboard
2. Select **Google Sheets** from the office integrations
3. Click **Connect** and authorize BuildBetter to access your Google account
4. Complete the Google authentication process
5. Configure default export settings

### Configuring Export Settings

After connecting:

1. Go to **Settings → Integrations → Google Sheets → Export Settings**
2. Configure:
   * Default spreadsheet location
   * Sheet naming convention
   * Data formatting preferences
   * Default sharing settings
3. Save your configuration

## Usage

### Manual Data Export

Export data on-demand:

1. Navigate to any recording, transcript, or analytics view
2. Click the **Export** button
3. Select **Google Sheets** as the destination
4. Choose export options:
   * Create new spreadsheet or add to existing
   * Sheet name
   * Data formatting
   * Sharing permissions
5. Click **Export** to create or update the Google Sheet

### Call Transcript Export

Export detailed call transcripts:

1. Open the call recording you want to export
2. Click the **Export** button
3. Select **Google Sheets** as the export format
4. Configure transcript options:
   * Include speaker identification
   * Include timestamps
   * Format by speaker or chronologically
5. Complete the export to Google Sheets

### Bulk Export

Export multiple calls at once:

1. Go to **Recordings** or a specific **Folder**
2. Select multiple recordings using checkboxes
3. Click **Bulk Actions → Export to Google Sheets**
4. Configure what data to include
5. Complete the export to create a consolidated spreadsheet

## Advanced Features

### Scheduled Exports

Set up automated exports to keep data current:

1. Navigate to **Settings → Scheduled Tasks**
2. Create a new task, selecting **Google Sheets Export**
3. Configure:
   * Schedule (daily, weekly, monthly)
   * Data to include
   * Target spreadsheet(s)
   * Filter criteria (tags, folders, date range)
4. Save your scheduled export

### Analytics Dashboard Templates

Use pre-built dashboard templates:

1. Go to **Analytics → Export → Google Sheets**
2. Select from available templates:
   * Meeting efficiency tracker
   * Team participation analyzer
   * Topic frequency dashboard
   * Action item tracker
3. Configure and export to create a populated dashboard

## Troubleshooting

### Connection Issues

* Verify your Google account permissions
* Re-authenticate if connection has expired
* Check for Google Workspace restrictions on third-party apps

### Export Problems

* Check file size limitations for large exports
* Verify you have proper permissions in Google Drive
* Ensure stable internet connection for large data transfers

### Sheet Access

* Verify sharing permissions on the Google Sheet
* Check that recipients have appropriate Google accounts
* Ensure proper domain settings for organization-wide sharing

## Integration Examples

### Meeting Analysis Dashboard

Create a dashboard to analyze meeting effectiveness across your organization:

* Export meeting metrics to a structured sheet
* Use Google Sheets charts to visualize participation, duration, and topic frequency
* Share insights with leadership team

### Action Item Tracker

Build an automated action item tracking system:

* Export action items from meeting summaries to a dedicated sheet
* Add status tracking columns and owner assignment
* Set up regular updates to maintain current status