# Avoid sort range

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Avoid using "sort range" on Sheets that are syncing.
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#### Why to avoid sort range?

* To sync your data, Whalesync needs an "ID" for each of your records.
* Google Sheets doesn't have a concept of "record IDs", so Whalesync adds one with a `Whalesync ID` column
* Using "Sort range" can lead to scrambling all the Whalesync IDs in your rows if the Whalesync ID column is not included in the sort.
* This which will lead to unintended changes to your data.

**How to use sort range safely**

* If you must use sort range, be sure to include the Whalesync ID column in your sort range to avoid unintended changes.