How to Create an API from Google Sheets with Sheetfetch

Written By Richard

Last updated About 1 month ago

Sheetfetch allows you to convert a Google Sheet into a REST API in just a few steps. This makes it easy to use spreadsheet data in websites, applications, or automations without building a backend.

Step 1: Open Create New API

From the Sheetfetch dashboard, click Create New API.
A setup window will appear where you can configure your API.

Step 2: Select a Google Sheet

Under Google Sheet Source, click Select Google Sheet.

Then:

  1. Choose a spreadsheet from your Google Drive

  2. Select the sheet tab that contains the data you want to use

Sheetfetch will use this sheet as the data source for your API.

Step 3: Enter an API Name

In the API Name field, enter a name for your API.

Example names:

User Database
Product List
Leads Data
Blog Posts

This name helps you organize and manage multiple APIs.

Step 4: Create a URL Slug

In the URL Slug field, define the endpoint name.

Examples:

users
products
leads
posts

Your API endpoint will look like this:

https://api.sheetfetch.com/api/v1/users

Step 5: Check the Endpoint Preview

Sheetfetch automatically generates an Endpoint Preview so you can see the API URL before creating it.

This endpoint can be used to fetch data in:

Web applications
Backend services
Automation tools
Scripts and integrations

Step 6: Add a Description (Optional)

In the Description field, you can briefly describe what the API is used for.

Examples:

API for website users
Product catalog database
Marketing leads data

This helps you keep your APIs organized.

Step 7: Create the API

Click Create New API.

Sheetfetch will then:

  1. Connect to your Google Sheet

  2. Generate a REST API endpoint

  3. Make your spreadsheet data accessible through an API

Example: Fetch Data from the API

JavaScript example:

fetch("https://api.sheetfetch.com/api/v1/users")
 .then(res => res.json())
 .then(data => console.log(data))

Curl example:

curl https://api.sheetfetch.com/api/v1/users

Common Use Cases

APIs created with Sheetfetch can be used to:

Turn Google Sheets into a simple database
Build lightweight backends
Store form submissions
Manage product catalogs
Create directory websites
Power automation workflows

With just a few clicks, you can transform Google Sheets into a powerful REST API without writing backend code. 🚀