Integrating Google Drive with n8n : A Step-by-Step Guide for New Users
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Chanchal Singh

Chanchal Singh @brains_behind_bots

About: AI Automation Consultant | Founder of Brains Behind Bots | Building AI-powered marketing & workflow automations. Documenting my journey here.

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Integrating Google Drive with n8n : A Step-by-Step Guide for New Users

Publish Date: May 9
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Hey there! 👋 In today’s fast-changing work environment, staying updated with new tools and automating repetitive tasks is one of the smartest things we can do.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through a step-by-step tutorial on integrating Google Drive with n8n — perfect for beginners looking to simplify their workflows. Let’s dive in!

Link to check the Video Tutorial : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tgBLwf9Cdg

Integration Steps:

1. n8n- Google Drive Crendentials

  • Open n8n account > go to Credential

n8n main page

  • Select Google Drive OAuth2 API > continue

Google Drive Integration option in n8n

  • This window pops up, where we need to fill up the Client ID and Client Secret Keys.

Google Drive account OAuth Redirect URL in n8n

*2. Creating OAuth constent in Google Console *

  • In Google Console > Click on the 'My First Project' to create a new project.

Google Console creating new project

  • Create a New Project
    Create a new project in Google Console

  • Name your Project > Mention your Organisation(if) > create

New Project created in Google Console

  • Make sure now you are working in your New Project that you just created.

  • In the search bar in the top, search for Google Drive API

Google drive API in Google Console

  • Click on Enable, this might take few seconds.

Enable Google Drive API in Google Console

  • In APIs & Services > OAuth constent screen > Fill App Information

  • Fill app name > enter your email > Next

  • In Audience > External > Next

  • In Contact Info, enter email > Next

  • Finally, agree to the User Data Policy > Continue > Create

  1. Publishing
  • In Google Auth Platform > Audience > Publish app > Confirm

Publishing the app in Google Console

  1. Credentials
  • In APIs & Services > Credentials > Create credentials > OAuth client ID

Create credentials in APIs & Services section, create OAuth client ID

  • Clients > Select Web Application > Enter the name of project

  • In Authorized redirect URLs, enter the OAuth Redirect URL from n8n window > Create

Create OAuth Client ID in google console

  • Now,the pop up window shows the Client ID and Client Secret, paste it in n8n window

OAuth client created successfully

  1. Google Drive account setup in n8n, after entering the Client ID and Client Secret, Sign in with Google
  • In n8n Google drive account integration

n8n google drive integration

And that’s it — you’ve now integrated Google Drive with n8n like a pro!

This is one of the first posts in my AI automation learning series, and I’d love to hear what you think. If you run into any questions or ideas for future posts, drop them in the comments.

Follow along for more cool automation builds coming up soon!

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