# Configuring authentication values for Google Drive

Last updated 5 days ago

Learn how to set up a Google Drive OAuth application in the WRITER web app to enable a data sync with Knowledge Graph.

### Step 1

Begin by creating an OAuth app in the WRITER web app, learn more [here](https://support.writer.com/articles/2322721482-setting-up-oauth-app-permissions).

You'll need to fill in the OAuth application values for this popup below.

For **Application name**, you can use whichever you prefer. This application name will appear on the Knowledge Graph setup page as team admins set up graphs for their teams.

To fill in **Client ID** and **Client secret**, you'll need to head over to Google Drive and follow the remaining steps below.

### Step 2

As a Google Drive admin, log into Google Drive and head to **APIs & Services**.

Go to **Credentials**.

### Step 3

Create an **OAuth client ID**.

Add authorized redirect URLs

- [https://app.writer.com/connector/gdrive](https://app.writer.com/connector/gdrive)

Copy **Client ID** and add it to the WRITER OAuth application values under the **Client ID** field. Then, copy the **Client secret** and add it to the **Client secret** field.

### Step 4

Create an **API key**.

Copy the **API key** and add it to the **Developer key** field in the WRITER OAuth popup.

Restrict the **API key**.

**IP restrictions (recommended):**

Ideal for companies that have strict security rules for API usage and have user traffic routed through a corporate VPN.

**Website restrictions**:

https// [app.writer.com](http://app.writer.com/) (prod)

**API restrictions**

- Select only
- Google Drive API
- Google Picker API