> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.coupler.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.coupler.io/addons/google-sheets-addon/add-on-ask-permission-to-access-google-account.md).
# Add-on ask permission to access Google Account
When installing Coupler.io, you'll be asked to grant the following permissions.
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**See, edit, create and delete your spreadsheets in Google Drive**
Coupler.io needs these permissions to import data into your Google Sheets and keep it in sync automatically.
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**Connect to an external service**
Coupler.io needs this permission to connect your Google Sheets to the app source you're importing data from.
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**Allow this application to run when you are not present**
Coupler.io needs this permission to run scheduled data refreshes automatically, even when you're not logged in.
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**Display and run third-party web content in prompts and sidebars inside Google applications**
Coupler.io needs this permission to display its Dashboard sidebar inside Google Sheets, where you manage your data imports.
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