Google Drive

🔹 1. Basic User Access (Manual Usage)

Steps:

1. Go to: https://drive.google.com

2. Sign in using your Google account

   • If you don’t have one, create it at https://accounts.google.com/signup

3. Once logged in, you can:

   • Upload/download files

   • Create folders

   • Share documents with others

✔️ Requirements:

• Google account (Gmail or Workspace)

• Internet connection

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🔹 2. Access via Shared Drive / Folder

If your organization manages files:

1. Request access from your admin or owner

2. They will:

   • Share a folder with your email

   • Assign permissions (Viewer / Editor)

3. You’ll see it under:

   • “Shared with me” or Shared Drives

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🔹 3. API Access (For Integration – Recommended for GUMU™)

To integrate Google Drive with systems like Sage Intacct, you need API access:

Step 1: Open Google Cloud Console

• Visit: https://console.cloud.google.com/

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Step 2: Create a Project

• Click Select Project → New Project

• Give it a name (e.g., GDrive-Integration)

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Step 3: Enable Google Drive API

• Go to APIs & Services → Library

• Search for Google Drive API

• Click Enable

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Step 4: Create Credentials (OAuth 2.0)

• Go to APIs & Services → Credentials

• Click Create Credentials → OAuth Client ID

• Configure:

  • Application type (Web / Desktop depending on tool)

  • Redirect URI (provided by your integration platform)

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Step 5: Get Required Details

You’ll receive:

• Client ID

• Client Secret

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Step 6: Authorize Access

• Use OAuth flow to grant access

• This generates:

  • Access Token

  • Refresh Token

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🔹 4. Permissions & Setup

• Ensure Drive folder access is granted to the integration user

• Define:

  • Folder structure

  • File naming conventions