Google Drive

Drivebase integrates with Google Drive, allowing you to manage your cloud files alongside other storage providers.

Prerequisites

Before connecting, you must create a project in the Google Cloud Console and obtain OAuth 2.0 credentials.

1. Create a Google Cloud Project

• Go to the Google Cloud Console.
• Create a new project named "Drivebase".

2. Enable the Google Drive API

• Navigate to APIs & Services > Library.
• Search for "Google Drive API" and click Enable.

3. Configure OAuth Consent Screen

• Go to APIs & Services > OAuth consent screen.
• Choose External (unless you are using a Google Workspace account and want to limit access to your organization).
• Provide the required app information.
• In Scopes, add the following:
  • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.file (To manage files created by Drivebase)
  • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.metadata.readonly (To read file metadata)

4. Create OAuth Credentials

• Go to APIs & Services > Credentials.
• Click Create Credentials > OAuth client ID.
• Select Web application as the application type.
• Authorized redirect URIs: Add your Drivebase callback URL.
  • Development: http://localhost:4000/webhook/callback
  • Production: https://api.yourdomain.com/webhook/callback
• Note down your Client ID and Client Secret.

Connecting in Drivebase

1. Navigate to the Providers page in Drivebase.
2. Click Connect Provider and select Google Drive.
3. Enter your Client ID and Client Secret.
4. Click Connect. You will be redirected to a Google sign-in page.
5. Review the permissions and click Allow.

Once authorized, you will be redirected back to Drivebase, and your Google Drive will be ready for use.