Google Drive API Client ID and Client Secret

The following guide will show you how to get a Google Drive API Client ID and Client Secret.

This guide is assuming you are using a standard GSuite Business or GSuite Workspace account. Some of the things shown here don't show up or work on a POGA [Plain Old Google Account]. There are workarounds, but they are not documented here as the primary reason one would use them would be to utilize a Shared Drive from an account you don't control, which is Not Recommended.

1. Open Google APIs Console site: https://console.developers.google.com and login with your Google account.

   If this is your first time here, click "CREATE PROJECT". If you have projects defined already, create a new one as you have before.

   

   Note: It is probably better to create a separate project for each app you plan to use (e.g. Rclone, etc).

2. Name the project (e.g. Rclone). Click "Create".

   

3. Click "ENABLE APIS AND SERVICES" at the top.

   

4. Search for "Drive". Click "Google Drive API".

   

5. On following screen, click "ENABLE" to enable Google Drive API.

   

6. Now click "Credentials" in the left column, then "Configure consent screen" over on the right.

   

7. On this screen, select "Internal", and click "Create".

   

8. On this screen:

   1. type in the App Name (e.g. Rclone)
   2. Enter a "User support email"
   3. Scroll to the bottom
   4. Enter an email address under "Developer contact information"
   5. Click "SAVE AND CONTINUE".

   

9. Click on "Credentials" in the sidebar, then "Create credentials". Select "OAuth Client ID" in the drop down list.

   

10. For "Application Type", select "Desktop App", type in any name, and click "Create".

    

11. You will now be presented with the "client ID" and "client secret".