Setup Guide

Deploy your community chat

Follow these four steps to integrate real-time collaboration directly into your Google Workspace documents.

STEP 01
Configure Google Sheet

Create a new sheet and define the columns for chat data storage.

Key Tasks

  • Set up spreadsheet ID
  • Define chat sheet name
  • Initialize header rows
STEP 02
Deploy Apps Script

Paste the provided script into the Google Apps Script editor.

Key Tasks

  • Open script editor
  • Paste backend logic
  • Save project files
STEP 03
Configure Permissions

Authorize the script to access your Google Sheets and UI services.

Key Tasks

  • Grant script permissions
  • Verify OAuth scopes
  • Enable service access
STEP 04
Launch Sidebar UI

Initialize the chat sidebar within your Google Slides document.

Key Tasks

  • Run onOpen trigger
  • Refresh chat menu
  • Open sidebar interface

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Access the full technical documentation or contact our support team for integration assistance.

Technical Help

Common technical solutions for COLLAB.

Resolve common issues with script timeouts, spreadsheet permissions, and sidebar rendering to keep your community conversation flowing.

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Still need assistance?

Our support team is ready to help you debug your script configuration and workspace integration.

Connection issues often stem from browser cache or Google Workspace permission timeouts. Try refreshing the sidebar via the menu or clearing your browser cache to re-authenticate your session with the active document.

Refresh sidebar via the Chat menu.

Script logs are updated in real-time via Google Apps Script.
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