1. Steps to Register an App and Generate the Client ID and Client Secret Key for Google Workspace

1.1 Enable Google APIs and Create a Project

• Go to the Google Cloud Console
  (https://console.developer.google.com/start/api?id=appactivity )

• Sign in with your Google Workspace (GSuite) account

• Click on the Select a project dropdown (top left) and click New Project

• Name your project and click Create

• Once the project is created, select it from the project list

1.2 Enable the Required APIs

( https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library?project= )

• In the Cloud Console, go to APIs & Services > Library

• Search for the API you need (Google Drive API and Admin SDK API)

• Click on the API and then Enable it

1.3 Create OAuth Credentials

• Navigate to APIs & Services > Credentials

• Click Create Credentials > OAuth Client ID

• If you haven't configured the OAuth consent screen, follow these steps:

  • Click Configure Consent Screen

  • Select Internal (for GSuite users) or External (for public apps)

  • Fill in required fields (App Name, Support Email, Developer Contact)

  • Add scopes if needed (like Gmail, Drive, etc.)

  • Click Save and Continue

1.4 Navigate to Credentials

• Click on the Navigation Menu (☰) (top-left corner)

• Go to APIs & Services > Credentials.

1.5 Click "Create Credentials":

• Select OAuth Client ID

1.6 Find "Application Type":

• You will see a section labeled Application Type

• Choose from the options:

  • Web application → For web-based apps

  • Desktop app → For local applications

  • Android → For mobile apps on Android

  • iOS → For iPhone/iPad apps

1.7 Get Client ID and Secret Key

After creation, you will see a dialog box with:

• Client ID

• Client Secret

• Copy these and store them securely.

• You can also download them as a JSON file for API authentication.