# CData Connect Spreadsheets: Bringing Seamless Data Connectivity to Your Spreadsheets **URL:** \ **Category:** CData Connect AI\ **Tags:** connect-spreadsheets, discussion\ **Created:** [November 20, 2024, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/cdata-connect-spreadsheets-bringing-seamless-data-connectivity-to-your-spreadsheets/946 "2024-11-20T14:12:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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_Introducing Connect Spreadsheets, CData’s latest offering for effortless data access in Excel and Google Sheets._ What is Connect Spreadsheets? Connect Spreadsheets is a free tool that connects your spreadsheets to data from 250+ sources without any of the usual hassle. Instead of exporting and copying data manually, simply connect once and access fresh data with a click or on a set schedule. No coding is needed, and it’s available right now on [Google Workspace Marketplace](https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/cdata_connect_cloud/53950082621) and [Microsoft AppSource.](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/WA200004063?tab=Overview) Who is it for? Connect Spreadsheets is for anyone who works in Google Sheets or Excel and needs live data without the extra steps of downloading, importing, or reformatting. From finance teams to analysts and everyday spreadsheet users, anyone can now enjoy data that’s connected, current, and completely under your control. Why Connect Spreadsheets? Spreadsheets have always been one of the most widely used data tools. Connect Spreadsheets embraces this, enabling teams to use the data they need, right where they need it, without requiring complex data stacks or additional infrastructure. How does it work? Connect Spreadsheets is [easy to set up](https://www.cdata.com/kb/articles/spreadsheets-getting-started.rst) and intuitive to use: - [Link to your data sources](https://www.cdata.com/kb/articles/spreadsheet-getting-started.rst#connections) in just a few clicks - [Select and filter the data](https://www.cdata.com/kb/articles/spreadsheets-getting-started.rst#excel_import) you want to bring into your sheet - [Set up refresh schedules](https://www.cdata.com/kb/articles/spreadsheets-getting-started.rst#excel_refresh) so data is always up-to-date Connect Spreadsheets is built with security in mind, providing encrypted, direct connections so your data is never stored. Get Started Ready to see your data where you work every day? Try [Connect Spreadsheets](https://www.cdata.com/spreadsheets) for free and start working smarter in your spreadsheets! _Introducing Connect Spreadsheets, CData’s latest offering for effortless data access in Excel and Google Sheets._ What is Connect Spreadsheets? Connect Spreadsheets is a free tool that connects your spreadsheets to data from 250+ sources without any of the usual hassle. Instead of exporting and copying data manually, simply connect once and access fresh data with a click or on a set schedule. No coding is needed, and it’s available right now on [Google Workspace Marketplace](https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/cdata_connect_cloud/53950082621) and [Microsoft AppSource.](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/WA200004063?tab=Overview) Who is it for? Connect Spreadsheets is for anyone who works in Google Sheets or Excel and needs live data without the extra steps of downloading, importing, or reformatting. From finance teams to analysts and everyday spreadsheet users, anyone can now enjoy data that’s connected, current, and completely under your control. Why Connect Spreadsheets? Spreadsheets have always been one of the most widely used data tools. Connect Spreadsheets embraces this, enabling teams to use the data they need, right where they need it, without requiring complex data stacks or additional infrastructure. How does it work? Connect Spreadsheets is [easy to set up](https://www.cdata.com/kb/articles/spreadsheets-getting-started.rst) and intuitive to use: - [Link to your data sources](https://www.cdata.com/kb/articles/spreadsheet-getting-started.rst#connections) in just a few clicks - [Select and filter the data](https://www.cdata.com/kb/articles/spreadsheets-getting-started.rst#excel_import) you want to bring into your sheet - [Set up refresh schedules](https://www.cdata.com/kb/articles/spreadsheets-getting-started.rst#excel_refresh) so data is always up-to-date Connect Spreadsheets is built with security in mind, providing encrypted, direct connections so your data is never stored. Get Started Ready to see your data where you work every day? Try [Connect Spreadsheets](https://www.cdata.com/spreadsheets) for free and start working smarter in your spreadsheets!