In the Google APIs developer console, select or create a project to use with the connector. The connector uses the application's OAuth client ID and secret to connect to the Google Drive API. To set up the connector, first create a Google web application with OAuth consent and API access enabled. The integration project's OAuth client ID and secret.A dedicated Google® web application with OAuth consent and API access enabled.To enable the connection, the connector uses the Google Drive REST API. Note: This connector's commands manage files stored in Google Drive, not files saved in Google Workspace® products such as Google Docs®, Sheets®, or Slides®. For example, with this connector, you can: Get updates on Google Drive events, like comments, access requests, and new files shared with users via direct messages from Google Drive.With the Google Drive® connector, you can use commands in a chain to manage files and folders in Google Drive.Share and manage files without worrying about version history or who has access.Slack automatically indexes the contents of any Google Drive file you share. Find your files quickly (even if you don’t remember the file name) by searching directly in Slack.Import an existing file directly from Google Drive, or paste the link to the file in any channel or Direct Message.Create new Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets directly from Slack.

The Google Drive and Slack integration allows some powerful key features:

Whitelist specific app access for the platforms supported by your organization (Web, Android, and iOS).Disable the Drive API scope using Google Workspace API permissions (OAuth based access).Drive content can be integrated with third-party products, allowing users to share and update their documents from different platforms.Īs an administrator, you can manage integrations by disabling third-party Drive data access, and then enabling specific apps for the supported platforms.

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