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.
Note: It is recommended that you create 2 separate sets of Client IDs and Secrets for Rclone and Plexdrive.
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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: You will need to create one project for Rclone and another for Plexdrive. -
Name the project (e.g. Rclone). Choose "Yes" to agree. 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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Popular APIs screen will show up. Click "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".
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You will now be presented with the "client ID" and "client secret".
