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Set up a connection to Google Drive

Naga Sri Hari Gonaboyina
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Google Drive is a cloud-based storage service that allows users to store, share, and synchronize files across various devices.

Set up a connection

After you start the connection, configure it in the Create connection panel and complete all of the required * authentication settings:

Setting

Instructions

Name your connection * 

Enter a clear and distinguishable name.

Throughout integrator.io imports and exports, you will have the option to choose this new connection. A unique identifier will prove helpful later when selecting it from a list of the connections in your account.

API type * 

Choose your Google Drive API type:

  • Drive: Connect to your Google Drive files and folders to upload, download, organize, and share your documents

  • Drive activity: Track changes like edits, views, and shares. Use this to monitor activity and audit file history

  • Labels: Apply custom metadata to your files. This makes it easier to categorize and manage your documents

Scopes * 

Scopes are OAuth 2.0 permissions that Google Drive defines to limit access to your account.

How to configure scopes 

Enable PGP cryptographic

Enable and configure this setting if this connection will be used to transfer and encrypt/decrypt files using PGP.

Tip

This connector documentation describes only the settings shown for the Simple view. For the corresponding HTTP settings, see OAuth 2.0 auth universal connector documentation.

How to configure scopes

  1. Click Scope.

  2. To access all of the scopes in the API, click the » button.

    – or – 

    Check the scopes you want to add and click the > button.

  3. Click Save.

Save and authorize

Click Save and authorize to commit your changes and proceed to sign in with Google Drive.

After signing in, review the permissions for the integration and click Allow.

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