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Turn Google Sheets into a Contest & Giveaway Entries API

Build a contest entry API from Google Sheets to collect submissions, pick winners, and track prizes.

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The Problem

Running contests means juggling entries across email, social media, and forms. Picking winners fairly is manual and time-consuming.

The Solution

SheetAPI makes your contest spreadsheet an API. Collect entries from any platform, validate submissions, and pick random winners automatically.

1

Set Up Your Google Sheet

Create a spreadsheet with columns like: Entry ID, Name, Email, Submission, Timestamp, Source, Winner, Prize Claimed

2

Connect to SheetAPI.pro

Sign up (takes 10 seconds), authorize Google, and paste your sheet URL. Done.

3

Start Using Your API

Get instant REST API endpoints to create, read, update, and delete your contest & giveaway entries data.

Code Examples

Here's how simple it is to work with your contest & giveaway entries data:

Fetch All Records

# Using cURL curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID', { headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }); const data = await response.json(); console.log(data); // Your contest & giveaway entries records

Create a New Record

# Using cURL curl -X POST \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"Entry ID":"VALUE1","Name":"VALUE2"}' \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const newRecord = { 'Entry ID': 'Sample value', 'Name': 'Another value' }; const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify(newRecord) });

Update a Record

// Update by row ID const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID/ROW_ID', { method: 'PATCH', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ 'Status': 'Updated' }) });

Key Features for Contest & Giveaway Entries

🔔 Webhooks

Get notified instantly when data changes. Trigger automations, send emails, or update other systems.

📝 Full CRUD Operations

Create, Read, Update, and Delete records via REST API. Complete control over your data.

🔒 Secure Authentication

API keys keep your data protected. Only authorized users can access or modify your records.

🛡️ Rate Limiting

Protect your API from abuse with built-in rate limiting and request throttling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I limit entries per person?

Yes! Use API authentication or email validation to prevent duplicate entries.

How do I pick winners randomly?

Use spreadsheet random functions or query all entries via API and select winners with custom logic.

Can I notify winners automatically?

Absolutely! Use webhooks to send winner notification emails when the "Winner" field is marked.

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