Google Drive — Integration

Overview

Connect Google Drive or Shared Drives as a workspace storage backend. Use least‑privilege scopes, delta sync, expiring links, and unified attachments across Velaxe apps.

Capabilities

• Service account (domain‑wide delegation) or user OAuth

• Shared Drive support with folder templating

• Chunked uploads, resumable sessions, and large file support

• Delta sync via Changes API with conflict resolution

• Expiring external links + revoke; internal link policy

• Version history and file previews where supported

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   Step 1

   In Google Cloud Console, create a Service Account (recommended for Shared Drives) or set up OAuth Client (Web/Desktop).

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   Step 2

   Grant domain‑wide delegation if using a Service Account; add scopes: drive.file, drive.metadata.readonly (and drive for admin operations).

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   Step 3

   In File-Vault → Connections → **Add Provider**, choose **Google Drive** and upload JSON key or complete OAuth.

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   Step 4

   Select target Shared Drive or user My Drive; set the base folder (e.g., Velaxe/<Workspace>).

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   Step 5

   Configure link policy (internal only vs. expiring external) and default expiry.

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   Step 6

   Save and run **Health Check** to verify access, quota, and webhook reception.

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Limitations

• Moving files across Drives may require full drive scope and additional permissions.

• Preview/thumbnail availability depends on Google’s processing.

• Strict admin‑controlled sharing may block external link creation; use internal‑only links.

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