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Turn Google Sheets into a Time Tracking & Timesheets API

Create a time tracking API from Google Sheets to log hours, track projects, and calculate payroll.

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The Problem

Tracking time manually is tedious and error-prone. Employees forget to log hours, and payroll calculations take forever.

The Solution

SheetAPI converts your timesheet into an API. Employees log hours from apps or timers, and everything syncs to your spreadsheet for easy payroll processing.

1

Set Up Your Google Sheet

Create a spreadsheet with columns like: Entry ID, Employee, Project, Task, Hours, Date, Approved, Notes

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 time tracking & timesheets data.

Code Examples

Here's how simple it is to work with your time tracking & timesheets 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 time tracking & timesheets 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","Employee":"VALUE2"}' \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const newRecord = { 'Entry ID': 'Sample value', 'Employee': '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 Time Tracking & Timesheets

⚡ Real-Time Sync

Changes in your Google Sheet reflect in the API instantly. No delays, no manual syncing.

🔔 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can employees log time from mobile?

Yes! Build a simple time tracker that posts entries to the API from phones or tablets.

How do I calculate payroll?

Fetch time entries via API, multiply hours by rates, and calculate totals automatically.

Can managers approve timesheets?

Absolutely! Update the approved field via API or directly in the spreadsheet.

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