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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.”
While true real-time sync isn’t available, you can set up near real-time synchronization from Google Sheets to Salesforce custom objects with hourly updates. This provides frequent automated data flow without complex API development.
Here’s how to configure comprehensive custom object sync that handles validation rules, relationships, and batch processing automatically.
Configure near real-time custom object sync using Coefficient
Coefficient supports Google Sheets to Salesforce synchronization for custom objects through scheduled exports with hourly intervals. The system handles custom validation rules, maintains audit trails, and supports related object field updates through lookup relationships.
How to make it work
Step 1. Connect to your Salesforce org with full custom object access.
Set up the connection to your production or sandbox environment. The system automatically detects all custom objects and their API names for easy selection during export configuration.
Step 2. Configure scheduled exports targeting your specific custom objects.
Use the custom object API names to target your specific objects. Set up UPSERT actions with External ID fields for efficient record matching and creation of new records when they don’t exist.
Step 3. Set up hourly scheduling for the most frequent automated updates.
Choose from 1, 2, 4, or 8-hour intervals for your sync frequency. The system processes updates automatically at your selected intervals, maintaining consistent data flow between platforms.
Step 4. Map custom object fields and relationships through the visual interface.
Use the field mapping tool to match Google Sheets columns with custom object fields. The system supports all custom field types and handles lookup relationships to related objects automatically.
Step 5. Configure batch processing up to 10,000 records per export.
Set appropriate batch sizes based on your data volume. The system uses REST API and Bulk API support for optimal performance while maintaining MFA compatibility with automatic reauthorization.
Get your custom object sync running
Near real-time sync with hourly updates provides practical automation for most business needs while avoiding the technical complexity of instantaneous integration. Start syncing your custom objects with automated scheduling and comprehensive error handling.
