How to Integrate with

Integrating Google Drive into a multi-tenant B2B SaaS application involves more than just activating an API and making REST requests; it requires careful implementation of OAuth, selection of least-privilege scopes, management of pagination and large file transfers, and reliable change detection. The process begins with creating a Google Cloud project and enabling the Drive API, configuring the OAuth consent screen, selecting appropriate OAuth scopes, and creating OAuth credentials to implement the OAuth 2.0 authorization code flow. This integration demands a comprehensive approach to managing authentication, pagination, and change detection, particularly in shared drive environments. Alternatively, using a service like Unified's File Storage API can consolidate handling multiple storage providers, streamline OAuth management, and provide webhook-style notifications without the need to manage Pub/Sub consumers, which is beneficial for organizations supporting multiple storage services and preferring normalized file storage operations. Choosing between direct integration and using a service like Unified depends on factors such as the number of storage providers supported, the need for specific Google Drive capabilities, and preferences for OAuth and event infrastructure management.