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Connecting Google to Rowboat
Rowboat requires a Google OAuth Client ID to connect to Gmail, Calendar, and Drive. Follow the steps below to generate your Client ID correctly.
1️⃣ Open Google Cloud Console
Go to:
https://console.cloud.google.com/
Make sure you're logged into the Google account you want to use.
2️⃣ Create a New Project
Go to:
https://console.cloud.google.com/projectcreate
- Click Create Project
- Give it a name (e.g.
Rowboat Integration) - Click Create
Once created, make sure the new project is selected in the top project dropdown.
3️⃣ Enable Required APIs
Enable the following APIs for your project:
-
Gmail API
https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/api/gmail.googleapis.com
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Google Calendar API
https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/api/calendar-json.googleapis.com
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Google Drive API
https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/api/drive.googleapis.com
For each API:
-
Click Enable
4️⃣ Configure OAuth Consent Screen
Go to:
https://console.cloud.google.com/auth/branding
App Information
- App name: (e.g.
Rowboat) - User support email: Your email
Audience
- Choose External
Contact Information
- Add your email address
Click Save and Continue through the remaining steps.
You do NOT need to publish the app — keeping it in Testing mode is fine.
5️⃣ Add Test Users
If your app is in Testing mode, you must add users manually.
Go to:
https://console.cloud.google.com/auth/audience
Under Test Users:
- Click Add Users
- Add the email address you plan to connect with Rowboat
Save changes.
6️⃣ Create OAuth Client ID
Go to:
https://console.cloud.google.com/auth/clients
Click Create Credentials → OAuth Client ID
Application Type
Select:
Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
- Name it anything (e.g.
Rowboat Desktop) - Store ID can be anything (e.g.
test) - Click Create
7️⃣ Copy the Client ID
After creation, Google will show:
- Client ID
- Client Secret
Copy the Client ID and paste it into Rowboat where prompted.
