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Integration with Google (Manual Method)

As mentioned in above article INTEGRATION WITH GOOGLE (EXISTING METHOD) we have mentioned that there are multiple options to select the Google API Settings to connect.

  • Use Existing Client/Secret Key (Auto Google API Configuration)
  • Use Manual Client/Secret Key (Auto Google API Configuration)

In this knowledgebase, steps to shown the configuration with “Manual Client/Secret Key (Auto Google API Configuration)”

This feature is accessible in both the FREE and PRO versions of the plugin.

Begin by choosing the “Use Manual Client/Secret Key (Use Your Google API Configuration)” option from the Google API Setting dropdown menu, and then click on the Save button. This action will show an input box/textbox where you can input the Client ID and Secret Key.

For instructions on creating your own API Client ID and Secret Key, please refer to the documentation titled “How to Create New Client ID and Client Secret Keys.

Manual Google API Integration - Client ID and Secret Key Configuration

Enter the Client ID and Client Secret Key into the provided input boxes.

Manual Google API Integration - Client ID and Secret Key Configuration

then click the Save button. Afterward, you’ll find a button that enables you to generate the Authentication Token, as per the below screenshot.

Manual Google API Integration - Client ID and Secret Key Configuration

Click on the button “Click here to generate an Authentication Token”. Which will redirect you to log in to your Google Account with which you want to integrate.

The use of Reset Button is to make changes.

Manual Google API Integration - Client ID and Secret Key Configuration

In case of any errors, use the Reset Button to make changes. Check error details in the next window if needed.

Manual Google API Integration - Client ID and Secret Key Configuration

Copy the Redirect URL and paste it into your Google API. Navigate to your Google Console Cloud API’s Credentials and paste the URL in the Authorized Redirect URLs section.

Manual Google API Integration - Client ID and Secret Key Configuration

Return to the Integration Page and select the account you wish to integrate. Grant Google Drive Permission.

Manual Google API Integration - Client ID and Secret Key Configuration

Select the account with which you want to integrate & Give Google Drive Permission.

Manual Google API Integration - Client ID and Secret Key Configuration

Please ensure that you enable both checkboxes as shown in the screenshot below.

Manual Google API Integration - Client ID and Secret Key Configuration

Once you’ve logged into your Google Account, you’ll see a dialog box requesting permissions for integration and data storage in Google Sheets. To proceed, simply click the “Allow” button.

You will then be redirected to the integration page, and the authentication code will be automatically populated in the input box.

Lastly, click the “Save” button to complete the process.

Manual Google API Integration - Client ID and Secret Key Configuration After saving the Auth details the page will display the connected Google Account and Deactivate button( allows to deactivate authentication ).

Your Integration is complete using Client/Secret key.

Manual Google API Integration - Client ID and Secret Key Configuration

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