Google Service Account

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Foji is a versatile data integration platform that allows you to connect and process data from various sources, including Google services. This documentation will guide you through the process of configuring a connector for Google in Foji. The Google connector enables seamless integration with Google services, such as Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Calendar. To configure the connector, you will need to provide the following fields: Name, Service Account, and Private Key.

Step 1: Accessing Connector Configuration

  1. Log in to your Foji account and navigate to the connectors section.
  2. Click on the "Add Connector" button or select the option to create a new connector.

Step 2: Naming the Connector

  1. In the "Name" field, enter a unique name for your Google connector. Choose a descriptive name that helps you identify the purpose of this connection.

Step 3: Configuring Google Connection

  1. Service Account: In the "Service Account" field, enter the service account email address associated with your Google project. This email is generated when you create a service account in the Google Cloud Console.
  2. Private Key: In the "Private Key" field, provide the private key associated with the service account. This key is typically in JSON format and can be obtained when you create or download the service account key file from the Google Cloud Console.

Note: The Service Account and Private Key are required for authentication and authorization to access Google services on behalf of your Foji integration.

Step 4: Testing the Connection

  1. Once you have provided the necessary configuration details, click on the "Save" button to verify the connectivity between Foji and Google services.
  2. Foji will attempt to establish a connection using the provided information. If the connection is successful, you will receive a confirmation message. Otherwise, please review the entered information and ensure that they are accurate.

Step 5: Saving and Using the Connector

  1. You can now use this connector in your Foji workflows to interact with Google services, such as accessing files in Google Drive, retrieving data from Google Sheets, or managing events in Google Calendar.
  2. Contact the Foji support team for more information on utilizing the Google connector within your workflows.

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined in this documentation, you can configure a Google connector in Foji. This enables you to seamlessly integrate with Google services and perform various data integration tasks using the Foji platform.