Your First Sync

Syncing reads data from your Google Sheet and stores a copy in FieldFlow so your directory loads quickly. Your original spreadsheet is never modified.

Run your first sync

1. Open your project and go to the Sync tab
2. Click Sync Now
3. Watch the progress — it usually takes a few seconds

When it completes, you’ll see a success message showing how many records were imported.

Verify your data

After syncing, go to the Configure > Fields tab. You should see all the columns from your Google Sheet listed. Each column can be mapped to a field type.

If a column is missing, check that:

• Your Google Sheet has data in that column
• The column has a header in row 1
• You specified the correct worksheet name

What “syncing” means

• FieldFlow reads your Google Sheet and creates a snapshot of the data
• The snapshot is what powers your live directory
• Your original spreadsheet is untouched — FieldFlow has read-only access
• When you update the spreadsheet, sync again (manually or on a schedule) to refresh the directory

Troubleshooting

“Sync failed” error:

• Make sure your Google account is still connected (check the Overview tab)
• Verify the Sheet ID is correct
• Ensure the worksheet name matches a tab in your spreadsheet

Missing rows:

• Free accounts have row limits based on your plan. Check your plan limits

Next steps: Now that your data is in FieldFlow, you’ll want to map your fields so the directory knows what to display.

Next: Field Mapping →