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# Getting Started

## Connecting to Google Sheets

To get started, visit your map in the dashboard, then go to **Settings > Location Sync**. Then, follow the instructions on the page:

* Click on the **Copy Template** button when prompted. This will take you to a page where you will be asked to confirm to copy the spreadsheet template. Click **Make a copy** to confirm.

![](/files/-Mie93nleV9_zQKml8RM)

* Grant Boldmapper edit access to your new spreadsheet. Click **Share** on the top-right of the page and add the following email as an Editor:\
  \
  **<boldmapper-sync@boldmapper.iam.gserviceaccount.com>**\
  \
  Your share settings should look similar to this:

![](/files/-MieDulQrwpg31Mu83-a)

{% hint style="info" %}
Note: You are free to add other collaborators to your spreadsheet, but you must ensure that **boldmapper-sync** is present as an Editor for sync to work properly.
{% endhint %}

* Once you've granted Boldmapper access, copy the spreadsheet's URL and paste it into the Boldmapper settings page where prompted.

Once the spreadsheet is linked, you will see a confirmation message and the locations from your map will begin syncing automatically.