Template after Gumroad sale
A Gumroad ping triggers copy delivery so the buyer gets their workbook within minutes without you checking email manually.
What is OnlySheets?
OnlySheets is a Better Sheets product for selling spreadsheet templates without giving buyers edit access to your master file. It connects checkout tools like Gumroad and Stripe to controlled copy delivery, license ideas, and seller workflows so template businesses scale beyond manual email fulfillment.
When to use it
Use OnlySheets when you sell digital Sheets products repeatedly and need reliable delivery, piracy resistance, and ops tooling beyond a single Stripe Payment Link.
When to skip it
Skip OnlySheets for one free community template, internal team trackers, or large non-Sheets SaaS products that never touch the grid.
How it works
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Build a polished master template with protections, README, and clear license language.
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Connect your storefront or Gumroad product to OnlySheets delivery rules.
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Buyer pays, then receives a copy link or automated grant instead of your editable master URL.
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Track fulfillment, rotate links if leaks appear, and pair with paywall scripts for premium tabs when needed.
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Use Better Sheets tutorials to improve the template while OnlySheets handles repeat delivery mechanics.
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Review homepage OnlySheets bands for positioning alongside Stripe and Gumroad glossary terms.
Examples in Google Sheets
Agency toolkit SKU
Three SKUs deliver lite, pro, and white-label copies with different protected script menus unlocked per purchase tier.
Course bonus sheet
Students buy the course; OnlySheets still delivers cohort-specific copy links so alumni cannot share one static URL forever.
Build this without starting from a blank cell
Use a Better Sheets tool for OnlySheets, then watch a walkthrough when you want the full pattern.
Better Sheets resources
Common mistakes
- Pointing marketing CTAs at the master sheet edit URL instead of a delivery flow.
- Promising lifetime updates without a versioning plan for purchasers on old copies.
- Skipping license text because the sheet feels small, then fighting Reddit copy links later.
- Wiring checkout before the template QA pass is done, flooding support with broken IMPORTRANGE tabs.
Frequently asked questions
- OnlySheets vs Gumroad alone?
- Gumroad handles payment. OnlySheets focuses on Sheets-specific delivery, access patterns, and seller tooling on Better Sheets.
- OnlySheets vs Stripe?
- Stripe is the payment rail. OnlySheets complements Stripe-first shops that still need spreadsheet-native fulfillment.
- Need Apps Script?
- Some paywall patterns use Apps Script. OnlySheets addresses the business layer around copy delivery and seller ops.
- OnlySheets subdomain?
- Legacy marketing still references onlysheets.bettersheets.co while SaaS dashboard features roll out on bettersheets.co.
- Who is OnlySheets for?
- Creators, agencies, and operators who sell templates, trackers, and sheet-based tools to repeat buyers.
Related Tutorials
Watch how OnlySheets works
Announcing OnlySheets 2.0
14 Sheet Ideas You Can Sell
Explore Your Spreadsheet Selling Options
Lock Your Sheets with OnlySheets
How do I prevent people from sharing my spreadsheets by making a copy?
Related blog posts
Guides that explain OnlySheets in more depth.
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Gumroad is a checkout and delivery platform creators use to sell digital products, including Google Sheets templates. You list a product, set a price, and deliver a file or link on the thank-you page and purchase email. Pair Gumroad with copy-only sheet links or OnlySheets automation so buyers never touch your master workbook.
Read guide →Stripe with Google Sheets
Stripe handles card payments while Google Sheets tracks customers, fulfillment, and template delivery. You connect them with Payment Links or Checkout, optional webhooks into Apps Script, and a Fulfillment tab that logs paid emails, SKUs, and copy links sent after each successful charge.
Read guide →spreadsheet storefront
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