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title: Will existing rows get messaged when I connect?
description: "No. Only rows added after the connection is saved are treated as new. The same applies if you later turn on a new channel (for example WhatsApp) on an existing connection. ### More Related Articles - [Can two connections use…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/will-existing-rows-get-messaged-when-i-connect/"
updated: "2026-08-17"
category: Integrations / Google Sheets Integration / Connecting a Sheet
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# Will existing rows get messaged when I connect?

No. Only rows added after the connection is saved are treated as new. The same applies if you later turn on a new channel (for example WhatsApp) on an existing connection.

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