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.
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Open Google APIs Console site: https://console.developers.google.com and login with your Google account.
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Click "Library" on the left column, then click on "Select a project" at the top.
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On the next screen, click
+to create a new project.Note: It is probably better to create a separate project for each app you plan to use (e.g. Rclone, Plexdrive, etc).
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Name the project (e.g. Rclone). Click "Create".
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Click "Select a project" at the top and now select the project you just made.
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Dashboard screen will show up. Click "Library".
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Search for "Drive". Click "Google Drive API".
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On following screen, click "ENABLE" to enable Google Drive API.
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Now click "Credentials" in the left column, then "OAuth consent screen" near the top.
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On this screen, type in the Product Name (e.g. Rclone), and click "Save".
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Click on "Create credentials".
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Select "OAuth Client ID" in the drop down list.
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For "Application Type", select "Other", type in any name, and click "Create".
You may see a different UI here which does not include "Other". In that case, "TVs and Limited Input Devices" or "Desktop App" should work.
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You will now be presented with the "client ID" and "client secret".
