Overview

OneDrive is a widely used cloud storage service, especially for businesses and individuals who rely on Microsoft services. By integrating OneDrive with Gigasheet, you can seamlessly access, manage, and analyze large datasets stored in OneDrive, all within Gigasheet's powerful and user-friendly interface. This integration allows you to handle files that are too large for other applications like Excel, making Gigasheet the ideal solution for big data exploration and analysis.

Get Started

Adding data from OneDrive to Gigasheet is straightforward and efficient. Follow these simple steps to get started:

1. Sign in to OneDrive: To begin, you'll need to sign in to your OneDrive account. During this process, you will be asked to grant Gigasheet the necessary permissions to access your OneDrive files.

2. Connect OneDrive to Gigasheet: Once you're signed in, navigate to the Gigasheet platform and click the Add Data button. If this is your first time using Gigasheet, the Add Data button will be prominently displayed. Otherwise, click the +NEW button in the top right corner of the files page and select "File Upload".

3. Select OneDrive: From the upload menu, select "OneDrive". You'll be prompted to "Sign in with Microsoft" to connect your OneDrive account to Gigasheet via oAuth. Note: Gigasheet does not have direct access to your password.

4. Authorize Gigasheet: After signing in, you'll see a notification page requesting permission for Gigasheet to access your OneDrive account. Click "Continue" to grant the necessary permissions. Rest assured, Gigasheet only accesses the files and folders you choose to upload.

5. Load Files: With permissions granted, you'll be able to select files from your OneDrive account. Use the checkboxes to choose the files or folders you wish to upload. Click "Select" to begin the upload process.

Fun Fact: Gigasheet supports multiple file and folder uploads at once, making it easy to manage large data sets stored in OneDrive.

Why Integrate OneDrive and Gigasheet?

Integrating OneDrive with Gigasheet offers several compelling benefits:

• Seamless Access to Large Files: Gigasheet is designed to handle files that are too large for other applications, making it perfect for big data stored in OneDrive. For example, you can easily open CSVs too big for Excel, or even JSON files.
• Enhanced Data Management: With Gigasheet, you can explore, filter, and analyze your OneDrive files in a spreadsheet-like interface, without the need for complex SQL or Python coding or special technical expertise.
• Centralized Data Exploration: Keep all your data in one place and explore it from anywhere. The integration allows for easy data uploads directly from OneDrive, reducing the time spent on data preparation.
• Secure and Compliant: Gigasheet ensures that your data remains secure throughout the process. It only accesses the files you authorize, and all data transfers are encrypted, adhering to strict security protocols.

By connecting OneDrive to Gigasheet, you unlock the full potential of your data, making it easier to gain insights and make informed decisions.

Documentation

For more information visit the Gigasheet support page on OneDrive imports.

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