¶ Google Drive Connection Documentation
This connection requires the following parameters:
- Service Account Credentials - JSON key file
¶ Create Google Drive Connection
- In EAConnect, click Create New.
2. Paste the json file content to set up the connection and click save.
¶ Setting Up Google Drive Service Account
¶ Step 1: Create a Google Cloud Project
- Go to the Google Cloud Console
- Create a new project or select an existing one
- Enable the Google Drive API for your project
¶ Step 2: Create a Service Account
- Navigate to IAM & Admin > Service Accounts in the Google Cloud Console
- Click Create Service Account
- Provide a name and description for your service account
- Click Create and Continue
¶ Step 3: Generate JSON Key File
- In the Service Accounts list, click on your newly created service account
- Go to the Keys tab
- Click Add Key > Create New Key
- Select JSON format and click Create
- The JSON key file will be automatically downloaded to your computer
¶ Step 4: Configure Drive Access
- Copy the
client_emailfrom your downloaded JSON file - Share your Google Drive folder(s) with this email address
- Grant appropriate permissions (Editor)