# New Update: Service Account Authentication Google Sheet Connector Source: https://www.gsheetconnector.com/service-account-authentication-google-sheet-connector ## 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](https://developers.google.com/sheets/api/limits)). - 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](https://www.gsheetconnector.com/docs/woocommerce-gsheetconnector/service-account-setting-pro-version) ### 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 - [Contact Form 7 Google Sheet Connector](https://www.gsheetconnector.com/docs/cf7-gsheetconnector/service-account-setting-pro-version) - [WPForms Google Sheet Connector](https://www.gsheetconnector.com/docs/gsheetconnnector-for-wpforms/service-account-setting-pro-version) - [Gravity Forms Google Sheet Connector](https://www.gsheetconnector.com/docs/gravity-forms-gsheetconnector/service-account-setting-pro-version) - [Ninja Forms Google Sheet Connector](https://www.gsheetconnector.com/docs/ninja-forms-gsheetconnector/service-account-setting-pro-version) - [Forminator Forms Google Sheet Connector](https://www.gsheetconnector.com/docs/forminator-forms-gsheetconnector/service-account-setting-pro-version) - [Formidable Forms Google Sheet Connector](https://www.gsheetconnector.com/docs/formidable-forms-gsheetconnector/service-account-setting-pro-version) ???? Page Builder Form Plugins Service Account Config Documentation Links - [Elementor Forms Google Sheet Connector](https://www.gsheetconnector.com/docs/elementor-google-sheet-connector/service-account-setting-pro-version) - [Avada Forms Google Sheet Connector](https://www.gsheetconnector.com/docs/avada-forms-gsheetconnector/service-account-setting-pro-version) - [Divi Forms Google Sheet Connector](https://www.gsheetconnector.com/docs/divi-forms-google-sheet-connector/service-account-setting-pro-version) ???? E-Commerce Plugins Service Account Config Documentation Links - [WooCommerce Google Sheet Connector](https://www.gsheetconnector.com/docs/woocommerce-gsheetconnector/service-account-setting-pro-version) - [Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) Google Sheet Connector](https://profiles.wordpress.org/westerndeal/#content-plugins) _(Free version available — Pro docs coming soon)_ ???? You can also explore all our **Free plugins** here: [WordPress.org Repository](https://profiles.wordpress.org/westerndeal/#content-plugins) ### 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](https://www.gsheetconnector.com/docs/woocommerce-gsheetconnector/service-account-setting-pro-version) We’d love to hear your feedback on this new feature! ????