How to Link Your Google App with the Integration for Google Drive Plugin

Step 1: Prepare the Plugin for a Custom Google App

Before creating your Google app, adjust the plugin settings to use a manual connection.
In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Google Drive Plugin > Settings > Accounts.
In the “Connection Type” option, select Manual. The plugin will display input fields for
App Client ID, App Secret Key, and an Authorized Redirect URI.

This redirect URI is a callback URL that Google will use after users authorize the app.
Copy the redirect URI shown (e.g., https://codeconfig.dev/wp-admin/?action=integration-google-drive-auth)
and save it — you’ll need it in your Google Cloud app configuration.

Step 2: Create a New Project in Google Cloud

Open the Google Cloud Console
and log in. Click the project selector dropdown, then click New Project.
Give it a name (e.g., “My Google Drive Integration”), leave organization blank if not applicable, and click Create.

Step 3: Enable the Google Drive API

With your new project selected, go to APIs & Services > Library.
Search for Google Drive API, click it, then click Enable.
This allows your app to interact with Google Drive.

Step 4: Configure the OAuth Consent Screen

Navigate to APIs & Services > OAuth consent screen. Choose a User Type:
External for public or personal apps, Internal for organization-only apps.
Click Create, then fill out:

• App name: Your app name (e.g., “My WP Google Drive Plugin”)
• User support email and Developer contact email

Optional: Add logo and other branding. Click Save and Continue.

Step 5: Add Scopes for Google Drive

Click Add or Remove Scopes. Filter for “Drive” and select the scope:
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.
This grants full access to Drive files. Click Update, then Save and Continue.

If using an External app and remaining in test mode, add your email in the
Test users section.

Step 6: Create OAuth Client ID Credentials

Go to APIs & Services > Credentials, click Create Credentials > OAuth client ID.
Choose:

• Application type: Web application
• Name: e.g., “WordPress Google Drive Client”
• Authorized redirect URIs: Paste the URI from Step 1, e.g.,
  https://codeconfig.dev/wp-admin/?action=integration-google-drive-auth

Click Create to generate credentials.

Step 7: Retrieve Your Client ID and Client Secret

After creating credentials, you’ll see a pop-up showing your Client ID and
Client Secret. Copy both. You can also view them later under the Credentials page.

Step 8: Enter Credentials into the WordPress Plugin

Return to Google Drive > Settings > Accounts in your WordPress admin.
In Manual mode, paste the Client ID and Client Secret into their respective fields.
Leave the Authorized Redirect URI unchanged.
Click Save Changes.

Step 9: Connect Your Google Account using the New App

Go to the Accounts section and click Add New Account.
A Google login window will open. Log in, review the consent screen, and allow access.
If in testing mode, click “Advanced” → “Continue”.
After connecting, your account will appear in the plugin dashboard.

Security Best Practices

• Keep credentials secret: Never share your Client ID or Client Secret.
• Use least privilege: Only use the scopes necessary for your use case.
• Verification: Submit for Google verification to remove test mode limits and warnings.
• Monitor activity: Regularly check your project’s API usage and revoke unused credentials.