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Google Cloud Console Project Setup

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Follow the steps below to setup a new project in your Google Cloud Console.

Step 1

Go to https://console.cloud.google.com and log in to the Google Cloud Console using a Google account.

Step 2

Once signed in, select the drop-down menu at the top-left corner and you will see a list of existing projects.

Step 3

Click on the New Project link at the top-right corner. 

Step 4

Once you input the project name, organization and location, select Create.

Step 5

Under the bell icon at the top-right corner of the page, the notification window will now show your newly created project. Select the Select Project link under your project name.

Step 6

Click on the + ENABLE APIS AND SERVICES link at the top of the page.

Step 7

In the search box, enter 'Google Drive API' and click on the corresponding box within the search results list.

Step 8

Select the Enable button to enable the Google Drive API within your project.  You will now be taken to the project overview page.  Select the Create Credentials button in the top-right corner.  

Before creating the credentials, the OAuth consent screen configurations need to be set up.  Select the OAuth consent screen option in the sidebar to the left.

  1. In the left navigation pane, select OAuth consent screen. The Overview page opens.
  2. Under the banner Google Auth platform not configured yet, select Get Started.

Step 10

Complete the multi-step wizard as follows:

Wizard SectionField / Action What to Do
App informationApp nameEnter a name for your application (for example, CaseCloud GDrive Connector).
User support email

Select a support email address from the drop-down list. 

Click Next.

AudienceUser type

Select Internal

Click Next.

Contact informationDeveloper contact email

Enter a developer contact email address (To keep you updated on any changes related to your project, Google will send notifications to the email addresses listed here).

Click Next.

User Data PolicyReview policyReview the Google API Services: User Data Policy.
Agreement

Select I agree to the Google API Services: User Data Policy

Click Continue.

FinalizeCreate

Click Create to complete the setup. 

The Google Auth platform is successfully configured.

Step 11

  1. From the left navigation pane, go to Google Auth platform > Branding.
  2. Scroll to the Authorized domains section.
  3. Add the following domain: force.com
  4. Select Save.

Step 12

  1. From the left navigation pane, go to Google Auth platform > Clients.
  2. Select Create client.
  3. Configure the client as follows:
    • Application type: Select Web application.
    • Name: Enter a name for the OAuth 2.0 client. (This name is used only for identification in the Google Cloud Console and is not shown to end users.)
    • Authorized JavaScript origins: No action required.
    • Authorized redirect URIs:
      Enter the authorization URL required for AdvoLogix to communicate with Google Drive.
      This URL includes your organization’s My Domain.
      For instructions on constructing the URL, refer to this link.
  4. Select Create.

The OAuth 2.0 client credentials are created successfully.

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