Getting Started with Google Workspace APIs
Google Workspace offers a suite of APIs allowing developers to connect and extend Google Workspace apps like Gmail and Google Drivet. To use these APIs, you must set up a Google Cloud project, enable APIs, and configure authentication.
First, create a Google Cloud Project.
This will be your workspace and dashboard the use of Google APIs.
Step 1: Create a Google Cloud Project
Visit the Create a Google Cloud project guide and follow the steps.
Step 2: Enable APIs
To use Google APIs, you need to enable them in the Google Cloud Dashboard.
Follow the Enable the APIs guide to activate your desired APIs in your Google Cloud project.
Step 3: Understand Authentication
Dive into the authentication and authorization overview to understand how Google handles security. Then, use the create credentials guide to generate the necessary credentials based on your app’s needs.
| Set Up | Use Cases | |
|---|---|---|
| API Keys | In Google Cloud Console, navigate to APIs & Services > Credentials and create an API key. | Public data access. |
| OAuth Client | Choose your application type and create an OAuth client ID in the Google Cloud Console. Configure OAuth consent through the OAuth consent guide. | User data access requires consent. |
| Service Accounts | Create a service account in the Google Cloud Console and optionally set up domain-wide delegation for Google Workspace access. | Accessing data without user intervention or for domain-wide delegation. |
With your Google Cloud project set up and the appropriate APIs enabled and authenticated, you're ready to start developing with Google Workspace APIs. Explore the Google Workspace developer products for more details on what you can build, and consult the support resources if you need help along the way.
Step 4: Create Credentials
Step 5: Add Test Users
If using OAuth make sure to configure your OAuth consent screen and add Test users so you can make calls before entering production.
Step 6: Authenticate using Qodex
Use Guided Auth or check the auth tabs to see the different ways to authenticate.