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# Export to Google Drive

> Send documents to Google Drive on a set schedule or an as-needed basis in Sigma.

You can send workbooks and reports to Google Drive on a set schedule or an as-needed basis. Workbooks also support sending individual elements or specific pages. Depending on what you send to Google Drive, you can export data in different file formats. For details on supported workbook file formats, see [Send or schedule workbook exports](/docs/send-or-schedule-workbook-exports).

To export directly to Google Sheets, see [Export to Google Sheets](/docs/export-to-google-sheets).

Sigma generates exports from the document's latest published version. Changes you make to a draft cannot be exported unless you save or publish the changes. In a workbook, this also applies to a custom view or exploration. Depending on your export destination, you can also choose to export a tagged version of the document, or, if you're exporting a workbook, a saved view. If you are exporting workbook elements that are only on a saved view, you must open the export modal from the saved view.

For a matrix of supported workbook file formats and saved view/version tag export support, see [Available export destinations and formats](/docs/send-or-schedule-workbook-exports#available-export-destinations-and-formats).

## System and user requirements

The ability to export to Google Drive requires the following:

* You must be assigned an [account type](/docs/create-and-manage-account-types) with the **Export to Google Drive** permission enabled.
* You must be a Manager, Content manager, or Contributor of the specified Google Drive folder.
* The folder you export to must be located in your personal Google Drive (**My Drive**). Exporting to a folder in a shared drive is not supported.

> **Note**
>
> Export to Google Drive isn't supported from embedded content.

## Google account authorization

The first time you export or schedule an export to Google Sheets or Google Drive, Sigma prompts you to authorize Sigma to export to your Google account:

![Dialog showing you can now export your data into Google Drive. You will need to authorize Sigma to access your Google Drive.](https://fdr-prod-docs-files-public.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/sigma.docs.buildwithfern.com/2218610a3a53ff8d41d85533473d157b74fd1b0eb64878cbaed9c18fd874766a/assets/docs-images/feab067440de15865df7eef8e3f2bdab8cc316c31eca1f720adbafa0f207d227-export-to-drive.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA6KXJSKKNFOCF7G4B%2F20261007%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20261007T062225Z&X-Amz-Expires=604800&X-Amz-Signature=aa7bc5e7bee66fae6bb7313c027061f0723d27d9e94770d381d92fbce95065b4&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject)

Click **Authorize** and follow the instructions on your screen. After you complete the authorization, you return to the **Export** or **Schedule Exports** dialog.

## Export to Google Drive as needed

To export to Google Drive:

1. From the document menu (![](https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/caret.svg)), select **Share and export> Export...**.

2. Select **Google Drive**.

   If this is the first time you've exported to a Google product, Sigma prompts you to enable the integration. See [Google account authorization](#google-account-authorization).

3. For **Drive folder**, enter a name for a new folder to contain the export. You cannot use an existing folder. Exports create a file in the destination folder with a name that matches the following structure:
   `<Workbook Name>_<Element Name>_<Timestamp>`.

4. Click **Create folder**.
   Sigma creates the folder for you and displays the URL to the folder.

5. (Optional) If you have [translations added](/docs/manage-workbook-localization#create-a-workbook-translation) in your document, you can use one of those translations when exporting content. Turn the **Translate attachment content** toggle on, and select your desired **Language** from the dropdown.

6. In the **Attachments** section, choose what you want to export as an attachment. In workbooks, you can export:

   * An **Entire workbook** and export all workbook pages.
   * A specific workbook page, by navigating to the workbook page and selecting **Entire page**.
   * An element on a specific workbook page, by navigating to the workbook page and selecting the name of the element.

   Select **+Add** to add more attachments.

   In reports, you can export:

   * An **Entire report** and export all report pages.
   * Specific report pages by selecting the names of those pages.

7. For **Attachments**, select the data and file formats that you want to export:
   * Workbooks: For a matrix of supported workbook file formats, see [Available export destinations and formats](/docs/send-or-schedule-workbook-exports#available-export-destinations-and-formats).
   * Reports: Select either **PDF document** or **PowerPoint**.

8. Click **Export**.

## Schedule an export to Google Drive

To schedule an export to Google Drive:

1. From the document menu (![](https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/caret.svg)), select **Share and export> Schedule exports...**.

2. If this is the first schedule for the document, click **Add schedule**, otherwise click **+ New schedule**.

3. Select **Google Drive**.

   If this is the first time you've created a scheduled export to Google, Sigma prompts you to enable the integration. See [Google account authorization](#google-account-authorization).

   ![The Schedule exports modal with Google Drive selected as the export destination, showing the Drive folder field, an Attachments section, and a daily frequency set to 5:00 PM.](https://fdr-prod-docs-files-public.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/sigma.docs.buildwithfern.com/91e4790dcb16ad63bb434a519c5112012a430c6af3fc2f491bd2fcfde8cbea0a/assets/docs-images/cb527f88d68ef1f967a9375a9a7e81cb5b81311953e8f85774c945cb02ac7a6d-export-gdrive.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA6KXJSKKNFOCF7G4B%2F20261007%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20261007T062225Z&X-Amz-Expires=604800&X-Amz-Signature=cb70409256e4b5fe82074cf0c64af71ef007f19c4634333b358e285c2725ed10&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject)

4. For **Drive folder**, enter a name for a new folder to contain the export. You cannot use an existing folder. Exports create a file in the destination folder with a name that matches the following structure:
   `<Workbook Name>_<Element Name>_<Timestamp>`.

5. Click **Create folder**.
   Sigma creates the folder for you and displays the URL to the folder.

6. (Optional) If you have [translations added](/docs/manage-workbook-localization#create-a-workbook-translation) in your document, you can use one of those translations when exporting content. Turn the **Translate attachment content** toggle on, and select your desired **Language** from the dropdown.

7. In the **Attachments** section, choose what you want to export as an attachment. In workbooks, you can export:

   * An **Entire workbook** and export all workbook pages.
   * A specific workbook page, by navigating to the workbook page and selecting **Entire page**.
   * An element on a specific workbook page, by navigating to the workbook page and selecting the name of the element.

   Select **+Add** to add more attachments.

   In reports, you can export:

   * An **Entire report** and export all report pages.
   * Specific report pages by selecting the names of those pages.

8. For **Attachments**, select the data and file formats that you want to export:
   * Workbooks: For a matrix of supported workbook file formats, see [Available export destinations and formats](/docs/send-or-schedule-workbook-exports#available-export-destinations-and-formats).
   * Reports: Select either **PDF document** or **PowerPoint**.

9. In the **Frequency** section, set the delivery schedule:

   * (Optional) Select the dropdown for **Daily** and select **Weekly**, **Monthly**, or **Custom**.

     * For **Daily**, select **Once a day** or **Multiple times**.
     * For **Weekly**, select which days of the week to send an email, and choose between **Once a day** or **Multiple times**.
     * For **Monthly**, select which day of the month to send an email, and the time of day.
     * For **Custom**, specify a schedule using cron syntax. See [Set up a custom delivery schedule](/docs/configure-additional-options-for-exports#set-up-a-custom-delivery-schedule).

       If you select **Multiple times**, specify the frequency. For example, every 2 hours on the :15 of the hour between 9 AM and 6 PM.

       > **Info**
       >
       > If you don't have the option to set a specific frequency, export frequency might be restricted for your organization. For more details, see [Restrict export recipients and frequency](/docs/restrict-export-recipients).
   * (Optional) Adjust the default schedule time zone using the dropdown menu.
   * (Optional) Choose how often to send the export: **Always** or only **If a condition is met**. See [Schedule a conditional export or alert](/docs/schedule-a-conditional-export-or-alert).
     * (Optional) If you choose to send an export only **If a condition is met**, you can turn on the switch to stop notifying after a set number of occurrences per day, week, or in total.

10. (Optional) Select the checkbox for **Customize control values** to filter the exported data according to the value of one or more document controls. See [Configure additional options for exports](/docs/configure-additional-options-for-exports).

11. Click **Create**.