Permissions¶
Access to Google Drive functionality and configuration is controlled through permission sets. Assign permissions based on the user’s role and responsibilities.
Permission sets
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Google Cloud Client User
Grants access to all operational features. Only users with this permission can actively operate on Google Drive files. -
Google Cloud Client Admin
Grants access only to administrative and configuration features. This permission does not grant access to day-to-day file operations. -
Google Cloud Client User & Admin (Permission Group)
A combined permission group for users who need:- Full operational access to Google Drive files
- Full administrative access to configuration and integration settings
This is typically assigned to technical leads or system owners.
How to assign
- Go to Setup → Permission Sets or Permission Set Groups
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Assign one of the following:
- Google Cloud Client User
- Google Cloud Client Admin
- Google Cloud Client User & Admin (recommended when both are required)
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Verify access by opening the Google Client app:
- Users should be able to load and operate on files
- Admins should be able to access configuration pages