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title: Does row 1 need headers?
description: "Yes. Row 1 should name each column, for example `Name`, `Mobile`, `Company`. Those names become placeholders like `{Name}` in your SMS text. If the tab is blank, you can add a starter header row from the connect dialog. ### More…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/does-row-1-need-headers/"
updated: "2026-08-17"
category: Integrations / Google Sheets Integration / Connecting a Sheet
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# Does row 1 need headers?

Yes. Row 1 should name each column, for example `Name`, `Mobile`, `Company`. Those names become placeholders like `{Name}` in your SMS text. If the tab is blank, you can add a starter header row from the connect dialog.

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