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Setting up Google Drive API

Oliver Tseng edited this page Jul 16, 2022 · 12 revisions

These steps are required for Notes Backup with Google Drive.

  1. Create a [Google Cloud project]((https://developers.google.com/workspace/guides/create-project)

Call the project "Unique Bible App"

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  1. Create OAuth client ID credentials

Go to Menu > APIs & Services > Credentials

Click on "Create Credentials" at the top and select "Oauth client ID".

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Select "Desktop App" for Application type.

Enter "Unique Bible App" for name.

It will then show a window that says "OAuth client created". Click on the "Download JSON" link. It will download a file like "client_secret_1234567890.apps.googleusercontent.com.json". Rename this file to "credentials.json" and place it in the UBA root folder.

  1. Enable the Google Drive API with the Oauth credentials.

Go to Menu > APIs & Services > Library

Search for "google drive api" and click on "Google Drive API"

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Click on "Manage", then click on "Enable"

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Under "Credentials", verify the "Unique Bible App" Oauth is selected.

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  1. Set Oauth consent screen to production

Click on "Oauth consent screen" in the left menu. Verify Publishing status is "In Production".

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