Access Live MongoDB Data in Google Sheets

Google Sheets is a web-based spreadsheet program provided by Google. When integrated with Connect Spreadsheets by CData, you can effortlessly gain access to MongoDB data directly within Google Sheets for tasks such as data analysis, collaboration, calculations, and more. This article offers a comprehensive guide on connecting to MongoDB within Connect Spreadsheets and accessing live MongoDB data seamlessly within Google Sheets.

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Getting Started

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Configure MongoDB Connectivity for Google Sheets

Connectivity to MongoDB from Google Sheets is made possible through Connect Spreadsheets. To work with MongoDB data from Google Sheets, we start by creating and configuring a MongoDB connection.

1. Log into Connect Spreadsheets, click Connections and click Add Connection
2. Select "MongoDB" from the Add Connection panel
3. Enter the necessary authentication properties to connect to MongoDB.

   Set the Server, Database, User, and Password connection properties to connect to MongoDB. To access MongoDB collections as tables you can use automatic schema discovery or write your own schema definitions. Schemas are defined in .rsd files, which have a simple format. You can also execute free-form queries that are not tied to the schema.

4. Click Create & Test

With the connection configured, you are ready to connect to MongoDB data from Google Sheets.

Access Live MongoDB Data from Google Sheets

The steps below outline connecting to Connect Spreadsheets from Google Sheets to access live MongoDB data.

1. Log into Google Sheets, create a new sheet (or open an existing one).
2. Click Add-ons and click Get Add-ons (if you have already installed the Add-on, jump to step 5).
3. Search for Connect Spreadsheets Add-On and install the Add-on.
4. Authorize the Add-On.
5. Back in Google Sheets, click Add-ons and open the Connect Spreadsheets Add-On.
6. In the Add-On panel, click "Log in" to sign into and authenticate with your Connect Spreadsheets account
7. In the Connect Spreadsheets panel in Google Sheets, click Import
8. Choose a Connection (e.g. MongoDB1), Table (e.g. restaurants, and Columns to import
9. Optionally add Filters, Sorting, and a Limit
10. Click Execute to import the data and opt to overwrite the existing sheet or create a new one.

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