Google Drive

Google Drive is a web-based file storage and synchronization service developed by Google.

Authentication Types

Google Drive supports 2 authentication methods:

• OAuth - Create your own Google Cloud OAuth app. Every user connects with their Google account.

  • Pros: Full control, per-user tracking, production-ready
  • Cons: Requires Google Cloud Console setup

• Instant OAuth - Use Webrix's pre-configured Google app for the fastest setup.

  • Pros: Fastest setup, no configuration needed
  • Cons: Limited scopes, not recommended for production

Setting up OAuth

1. Go to https://console.cloud.google.com/

2. Create a new project or select an existing one

3. In the left sidebar, go to APIs & Services → OAuth consent screen

4. Configure your OAuth consent screen with the required information

5. On the Scopes page, add the Drive scopes you need:
   • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive (full access)
   • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.readonly (read-only)
   • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.file (files created by the app)

6. Go to APIs & Services → Credentials

7. Click Create Credentials → OAuth client ID

8. Select Web application

9. Under Authorized redirect URIs, add the Redirect URL from Webrix

10. Click Create

11. Copy the Client ID and Client Secret

12. In Webrix, paste the Client ID and Client Secret

13. Select the same scopes you configured

14. Click Save Changes

Note: Enable the Google Drive API in APIs & Services → Library if not already enabled.