> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://sheets-docs.elkar.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Google Sheets Installation

> Get Started in 2 minutes

## Step 1: Download Elkar extension

### Method 1: Direct from Google Workplace Marketplace

1. Go to Google [Workplace Marketplace](https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/elkar_ai_analyst_for_google_sheets%EF%B8%8F/917634370946) and click on **"Install"** button to download Elkar
2. Once **installed**, Go back to **Extensions**
3. Click on **Elkar – AI Analyst for Google Sheets,** then click **Open Chat**

### Method 2: From within Google Sheets

1. **Launch** Google Sheets and **open** any spreadsheet (or create a new one).
2. Click **Extensions** in the menu bar and select **Add-ons >** **Get add-ons**
3. **Find "Elkar – AI Analyst for Google Sheets"**, click **"Install"** to download Elkar
4. Go back to **Extensions** , click on **Elkar**, then click **Open Chat**

## Step 2: Create your Elkar Account

1. Go to **Extensions** tab in Google Sheets
2. Look for the **Elkar** button in the ribbon and click to open Elkar sidebar
3. **Sign up or sign in** with your Elkar account
4. Accept the permissions when asked

Elkar needs permission to read and modify your spreadsheet content to provide AI analysis and suggestions.

## Troubleshooting Installation

### I can't access Elkar after signing up

Elkar only works if the email you used to **sign up** matches the **Google account** you're currently signed in with.

## Ready to start?

Your installation is complete! Go to the [Quickstart Guide](/getting-started/quickstart) to analyze your first spreadsheet with AI.

**Need help?** Contact our support team at [contact@elkar.co](mailto:contact@elkar.co)

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