New Update: Service Account Authentication for Easier Google Sheets Connection

We’re excited to share that GSheetConnector Addon Plugins now support a new authentication method – Service Account Integration. 🎉

This update makes it easier, faster, and more reliable to connect your WordPress site with Google Sheets, whether you’re using our plugins for forms or eCommerce data.

Background: Why a New Authentication Method?

Until now, our plugins offered two main ways to authenticate with Google Sheets:

1. Existing Authentication (FREE version)

  • In the free version of the plugins, we provide a pre-configured authentication method.
  • All users connect through the same Google Project.
  • This works well for small to medium sites, but it comes with one limitation — Google’s quota limit of 300 requests per minute per project (Google API Quotas Reference).
  • As more users connect to the same project, there’s a higher chance of hitting this limit.

2. Manual Authentication (PRO version)

  • To address the quota limit, we launched Manual Authentication in the Pro version.
  • With this method, users create their own Google Cloud Project from their email and configure it as shown in our docs.
  • Since the project is unique to each user and used on a single site, there are no quota conflicts.
  • This method works perfectly with Google Workspace (organization emails), as no app verification is required.
  • However, for personal Gmail accounts, users reported issues because Google requires the app to be verified, which can take extra time and effort.

The Solution: Service Account Authentication (PRO version)

To simplify things further, we’re now introducing Service Account Integration in the Pro version of our plugins.

With this method:

  • ✅ No need for user-facing app verification.
  • ✅ Works seamlessly for both Workspace and personal Gmail accounts.
  • ✅ Easy to configure — just upload a Service Account JSON file and you’re ready.
  • ✅ Reliable for agencies, multisite users, and businesses handling multiple integrations.
  • ✅ Scalable — you can run it without worrying about quota conflicts, since it uses your own project.

👉 Full setup guide: Service Account Setting – Pro Version Documentation

Which Authentication Method Should You Use?

🔹 Existing Authentication (FREE Version)

Best for:

  • Small sites with low traffic
  • Users who want a quick and simple setup
  • Non-technical users who don’t want to create a Google Cloud project

Note: Higher chance of hitting quota limits since all free users share the same project.

🔹 Manual Authentication (PRO Version)

Best for:

  • Users with Google Workspace accounts (organization email IDs)
  • Sites that require a dedicated Google Project to avoid quota limits
  • Advanced users comfortable creating and managing Google Cloud Projects

Note: Works best with Workspace accounts. For personal Gmail accounts, verification is required and may delay setup.

🔹 Service Account Authentication (PRO Version – NEW)

Best for:

  • Agencies managing multiple sites and clients
  • Developers who want quick and secure setup
  • Users with personal Gmail accounts who faced verification issues with Manual Authentication
  • Businesses that want a simple, scalable, and quota-free solution

GSheetConnector Addon Plugins with Service Account Integration

We’ve added Service Account Authentication across all our popular addon plugins. You can find detailed setup guides for each plugin here:

📋 Popular Contact Form Plugins Service Account Config Documentation Links

🎨 Page Builder Form Plugins Service Account Config Documentation Links

🛒 E-Commerce Plugins Service Account Config Documentation Links

👉 You can also explore all our Free plugins here: WordPress.org Repository

Final Thoughts

With Service Account Integration, GSheetConnector Addon Plugins now offer the most flexible and reliable way to connect your WordPress forms and stores with Google Sheets.

No matter your setup — small site, business, or agency — there’s now an authentication method that fits your needs.

👉 Ready to try it out?
Follow our guide here: Service Account Setting – Pro Version Documentation

We’d love to hear your feedback on this new feature! 🚀

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