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Noxus integrates with Google Workspace services using OAuth 2.0 authentication, allowing you to access Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Docs, Calendar, and more.

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Supported Google Services

ServiceAuthenticationKey Capabilities
GmailOAuth 2.0Send/receive emails, read threads, manage labels
Google DriveOAuth 2.0Upload/download files, folder management, sharing
Google SheetsOAuth 2.0Read/write data, create sheets, manage workbooks
Google DocsOAuth 2.0Create/edit documents, export formats
Google CalendarOAuth 2.0Create events, manage calendars, check availability

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Authentication: OAuth 2.0

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Description

Google integrations use OAuth 2.0 to authenticate as a specific user. Users grant permission through Google’s consent screen, and Noxus can then access the resources that user has permission to view or modify.

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When to Use

Ideal For

  • User-specific actions (sending email as a user)
  • Personal file access
  • Individual calendar management
  • Actions requiring user attribution

Characteristics

  • Permission Type: User-delegated
  • Setup: Interactive consent flow
  • Access Scope: User’s accessible resources
  • Best For: Personal automation, user workflows

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Authentication Flow

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Setup Process

1

Navigate to Integrations

Go to Integrations in your Noxus workspace
2

Select Google Service

Choose the Google service (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Docs, or Calendar)
3

Click Connect

Click the Connect button
4

Sign In

Sign in with your Google account
5

Review Permissions

Review the requested permissions carefully
6

Grant Access

Click “Allow” to grant permissions
7

Complete

Connection is active and ready to use in flows

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Permissions by Service

Scopes Required:
  • gmail.readonly - Read email and settings
  • gmail.send - Send email on your behalf
  • gmail.modify - Manage drafts and send email
Capabilities:
  • Read emails and threads
  • Send emails
  • Create and manage labels
  • Search messages
  • Manage drafts
Scopes Required:
  • drive.readonly - View files and folders
  • drive.file - View and manage files created by Noxus
  • drive - Full Drive access
Capabilities:
  • Upload and download files
  • Create and manage folders
  • Share files and folders
  • Search Drive
  • Manage permissions
Scopes Required:
  • spreadsheets.readonly - View spreadsheets
  • spreadsheets - Create and edit spreadsheets
Capabilities:
  • Read sheet data
  • Write data to cells
  • Create new sheets
  • Format cells
  • Manage worksheets
Scopes Required:
  • documents.readonly - View documents
  • documents - Create and edit documents
Capabilities:
  • Read document content
  • Create new documents
  • Edit existing documents
  • Export to different formats
Scopes Required:
  • calendar.readonly - View calendars
  • calendar.events - Manage events
  • calendar - Full calendar access
Capabilities:
  • Create calendar events
  • Read event details
  • Update events
  • Check availability
  • Manage calendars

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Common Use Cases

Email Processing Workflows:
  • Monitor inbox for specific emails
  • Automatically respond to inquiries
  • Extract data from email attachments
  • Route emails based on content
  • Send bulk personalized emails
Example Flow:

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Security Best Practices

Permission Management

  • Request only necessary scopes
  • Regularly review connected apps
  • Remove unused connections
  • Monitor access logs

Token Security

  • Tokens stored encrypted
  • Automatic token refresh
  • Revoke access when needed
  • Audit token usage

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Troubleshooting

Possible Causes:
  • Invalid Google account
  • Permissions not granted
  • OAuth flow interrupted
  • Network connectivity issues
Solutions:
  • Try reconnecting with a different account
  • Ensure all permissions are approved
  • Complete the OAuth flow without closing windows
  • Check network connection
Possible Causes:
  • Missing required scopes
  • User revoked access
  • Resource access restrictions
  • Admin disabled app access
Solutions:
  • Reconnect to grant additional scopes
  • Check Google account permissions
  • Verify resource sharing settings
  • Contact Google Workspace admin
Possible Causes:
  • API rate limits reached
  • Too many concurrent requests
  • Daily quota exceeded
Solutions:
  • Implement rate limiting in flows
  • Reduce request frequency
  • Use batch operations when available
  • Upgrade Google Workspace plan if needed

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