Most project tracking tools ask you to do more work — fill out forms, update statuses, move cards across boards. Updatd flips that around. You bring the spreadsheet you already have, and Updatd keeps it updated for you.
Here's how to get up and running.
Step 1: Upload Your Spreadsheet
When you first log in, you'll be prompted to connect a spreadsheet. Updatd works with Google Sheets — paste in the link to a project tracker, task list, or status sheet you're already using.
You don't need to reformat it or use a special template. Updatd reads your existing structure and figures out what's what.
Step 2: Let Updatd Review Your Program
Once your spreadsheet is connected, Updatd scans it to understand what's going on — tasks, owners, deadlines, statuses, and anything that looks like it might be at risk.
This usually takes just a few seconds. When it's done, you'll see your project reflected inside Updatd with tasks organized and health signals surfaced automatically.
Step 3: Talk to Your Assistant
Every project in Updatd comes with a built-in AI assistant. You can ask it anything about your project in plain language:
- "What's blocked right now?"
- "Which tasks are overdue?"
- "What's the status on the backend work?"
You don't have to navigate menus or dig through filters. Just ask.
Step 4: Get Status Updates Without Following Up
This is the part most teams notice first. Updatd can reach out to your team members directly — sending check-in messages to ask for updates on open tasks. When they respond, Updatd interprets what they said and reflects it back in your project automatically.
No chasing. No manual entry. The spreadsheet stays current.
Step 5: Spot What Needs Your Attention
Updatd continuously monitors your project for signals that something might be off — tasks that have gone quiet, deadlines approaching without progress, work that's piled up in one area. These surface as health signals in your project view.
You don't have to go looking for problems. Updatd brings them to you.
Step 6: Replan When Things Change
Projects shift. When they do, you can ask Updatd to replan — it'll look at current progress and suggest a revised schedule, adjusted timelines, or reprioritized tasks based on what's actually happened versus what was originally planned.
A Few Things Worth Knowing
Updatd doesn't replace your spreadsheet. It works alongside it. Your source of truth stays where it is — Updatd just keeps it honest.
Your team doesn't need an account. When Updatd reaches out for updates, your teammates respond naturally (via email or chat). They don't need to log in or learn anything new.
It gets smarter over time. The more your project activity flows through Updatd, the better it understands your team's patterns, your project's rhythm, and what "normal" looks like for you.
Ready to See It in Action?
Upload your first spreadsheet and let Updatd take it from there. Most users have their first project live in under five minutes.