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“Supermetrics is a Bitter Experience! We can pull data from nearly any tool, schedule updates, manipulate data in Sheets, and push data back into our systems.”
Analytics Studio’s authentication requirements make public viewing impossible – every viewer needs a Google account and proper permissions. This blocks external stakeholders from accessing your dashboards.
Here’s a comprehensive workaround that uses scheduled data exports from Salesforce to create publicly accessible dashboards without any authentication barriers.
Implement scheduled export workarounds using Coefficient
Coefficient provides a superior workaround by implementing scheduled data exports directly from Salesforce to publicly shareable Google Sheets. This addresses both automation and public access challenges that Analytics Studio can’t solve.
How to make it work
Step 1. Configure precise scheduling.
Set up Coefficient imports with hourly updates (every 1, 2, 4, or 8 hours), daily refreshes at specific times, or weekly updates on selected days. All schedules run automatically in your timezone without manual intervention.
Step 2. Optimize data export settings.
Use dynamic filters pointing to cell values for flexible reporting. Implement “Append New Data” for historical tracking and configure Snapshots for point-in-time data preservation. Set row limits to manage sheet performance effectively.
Step 3. Configure public access.
Publish Google Sheets to web with auto-republish enabled. Generate multiple view-only links for different audiences and create filtered views for role-based data access. Embed sheets in websites or share direct links.
Step 4. Set up automation monitoring.
Configure email or Slack notifications for export completion. The system includes automatic error handling and retry logic, maintaining data freshness without user intervention.
Step 5. Leverage advanced capabilities.
Access up to 10,000 rows per import (versus typical Analytics Studio limitations) and pull all Salesforce fields, not just report columns. Combine multiple data sources in one sheet for comprehensive dashboards.
Transform limitations into advantages
This workaround provides more control and flexibility than native Analytics Studio sharing while eliminating authentication requirements entirely. Start building your automated public dashboard solution today.
