Create Google Creds

For Google, this workflow automates the creation of OAuth 2.0 credentials for multiple Google services, streamlining the process and reducing manual effort. Simply input your Google JSON file and email address to generate credentials for services like Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive, ensuring easy identification and management. Sign in to each created credential afterward for seamless integration.

7/8/2025
7 nodes
Simple
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Categories:
Manual TriggeredSimple Workflow
Integrations:
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Target Audience

  • Developers looking to automate the creation of Google OAuth 2.0 credentials for multiple services.
    - Project Managers who need to streamline the process of managing Google API credentials across various projects.
    - Data Analysts who frequently use Google services and want to simplify their credential management.
    - Teams working on collaborative projects that require shared access to Google services without manual overhead.

    • Problem Solved

    Creating Google credentials manually can be tedious and error-prone, especially when dealing with multiple accounts and services. This workflow automates the process of generating OAuth 2.0 credentials for various Google services, ensuring that they are consistently named and easy to identify later.

    Workflow Steps

  • Trigger the Workflow: The process starts when you click the ‘Test workflow’ button.
    2. Set Services: The workflow defines an array of Google services (e.g., Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.) that will have credentials created.
    3. Input Google JSON: You need to provide the entire Google JSON file containing your OAuth 2.0 credentials.
    4. Specify Google Email: Enter the email address associated with your Google account.
    5. Split Services: The workflow splits the array of services into individual items for processing.
    6. Create Credentials: For each service, the workflow creates OAuth 2.0 credentials using the provided Google JSON and email address.
    7. Sticky Note: A sticky note summarizes the workflow and provides instructions for users.

    • Customization Guide

  • Modify Services: You can add or remove services from the services array in the Services node to fit your needs.
    - Update Google JSON: Replace the placeholder values in the Google JSON node with your actual credentials obtained from the Google Developer Console.
    - Change Google Email: Update the email address in the Google Email node to reflect the account you want to use.
    - Adjust Sticky Note Content: Edit the Sticky Note to include any additional instructions or information relevant to your team.