Google Workspace

Learn how to connect Couchdrop to a Google Workspace account

Overview

Couchdrop can connect to Google Workspace using a service account that Couchdrop creates for you.

Once connected, you can make Google Workspace Drive content available through Couchdrop and use it with Couchdrop file transfer and workflow features.

To connect a personal Google Drive account instead, see Google Files (Individual Drive).

How to connect Google Workspace

Before you start

To connect Google Workspace, you will need:

• A licensed Google Workspace account

• A folder in Google Drive

• Access to a Google Workspace Admin account

1

Add a new storage connection

In Couchdrop, add a new storage connection and select Google Workspace from the list of available connections.

2

Configure Google Workspace

Enter a Name for this integration and select the Couchdrop folder path where the connection will appear.

Enter the following Google Workspace details:

• Admin User — Enter the email address of an administrator in the Google Workspace account.

• Domain — Enter the Google Workspace domain you want to connect.

• Exclude 'SharedWithMe' Folders — Enable this option if you want to exclude folders shared with the configured account. This setting is recommended.

3

Create the service account

Select Create Service Account.

Couchdrop will create the service account credentials required for the connection and generate a Client ID.

Before testing the connection, you must delegate Domain-Wide Authority to the Couchdrop service account in the Google Workspace Admin Console.

If you need instructions for this process, see Delegating Domain-Wide Authority in Google Workspace.

After Domain-Wide Authority has been configured, select Save and Test to verify the Google Workspace connection.

4

Map your storage folder

After the connection has been tested, you can optionally select a user or folder in Google Drive to use as the root location in Couchdrop. You can also manually enter a path.

Leaving this blank allows Couchdrop to map the Google Workspace connection directly without restricting it to a specific location.

5

Save and use your Google Workspace connection

Optionally, configure Transfer Shield to surface or block unexpected, non-compliant, or malicious files uploaded through this connection.

When the configuration is complete, save the integration.

Frequently asked questions

Does Couchdrop create the Google Workspace service account?

Yes. Select Create Service Account and Couchdrop will create the required service account credentials and generate a Client ID.

Do I need to configure Domain-Wide Authority?

Yes. You must delegate Domain-Wide Authority to the Couchdrop service account in the Google Workspace Admin Console before testing the connection.

Do I have to select a user or folder?

No. Selecting a user or folder is optional.

After the connection has been successfully tested, you can select a location or manually enter a path if you want to restrict the connection to a specific root location.

What does Exclude 'SharedWithMe' Folders do?

This option excludes folders that have been shared with the configured Google Workspace account. Couchdrop recommends enabling this setting.

Can I connect a personal Google Drive account instead?

Yes. Use the Google Files (Individual Drive) connection for personal Google Drive accounts.