How to Give Upload Permissions in Google Drive?

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I am using the Google Drive app to create a folder, however, I need to give a person permission to upload documents to this folder. How do I do this?

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To give a person permission to upload documents to a Google Drive folder, you can use the Google Drive API to create a permission for that user. Here’s an example Pipedream component that creates a permission for a user to upload documents to a specific folder: import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"; export default defineComponent({ props: { google: { type: "app", app: "google", }, folderId: { type: "string", label: "Folder ID", }, userEmail: { type: "string", label: "User Email", }, }, async run({ steps, $ }) { const url = `https://www.googleapis.com/drive/v3/files/${this.folderId}/permissions`; const data = { role: "writer", type: "user", emailAddress: this.userEmail, }; return await axios($, { method: "POST", url: url, data: data, headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${this.google.$auth.oauth_access_token}`, "Content-Type": "application/json", }, }); }, }); Replace folderId with the ID of the folder you want to grant access to, and userEmail with the email address of the person you want to give permission to. This component will create a permission for the specified user to upload documents to the folder.

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I got the following error:

Error - Request failed with status code 404
{"error":{"code":404,"message":"File not found: 1oO98KKohK1hsdGPPbGD1tYTw1XGtL8i2.","errors":[{"message":"File not found: 1oO98KKohK1hsdGPPbGD1tYTw1XGtL8i2.","domain":"global","reason":"notFound","location":"fileId","locationType":"parameter"}]}}

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I apologize for the inconvenience. The error you’re encountering indicates that the file with the provided ID (1oO98KKohK1hsdGPPbGD1tYTw1XGtL8i2) was not found. Please double-check the folder ID and make sure it’s correct. If the issue persists, ensure that the account you’re using has the necessary permissions to access the folder.

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The URL for the folder is:

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Thank you for providing the folder URL. Based on the URL, the folder ID is 1oO98KKohK1hsdGPPbGD1tYTw1XGtL8i2. Please make sure to use this folder ID in the Pipedream component code I provided earlier. If you still encounter any issues, please let me know.

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In the $steps, it says, "id:1oO98KKohK1hsdGPPbGD1tYTw1XGtL8i2"

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I know this folder exists.

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I apologize for the confusion earlier. Since you’ve confirmed that the folder ID is correct, let’s try to troubleshoot the issue. Please ensure that the Google account you’re using with Pipedream has the necessary permissions to access the folder. If you’re still encountering the error, it might be helpful to share the complete component code you’re using, so I can help you identify any potential issues.

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I understand that the folder exists, and I apologize for the confusion. Let’s try a different approach. Please make sure that the Google account you’re using with Pipedream has the necessary permissions to access the folder. If you’re still facing issues, you can try using the Google Drive API directly in a code step to list the folders and verify if the folder is accessible. Here’s an example Pipedream component to list the folders: ```
import { axios } from “@pipedream/platform”; export default defineComponent({ props: { google: { type: “app”, app: “google”, }, }, async run({ steps, $ }) { const url = “https://www.googleapis.com/drive/v3/files”; const params = { q: “mimeType=‘application/vnd.google-apps.folder’”, fields: “nextPageToken, files(id, name)”, }; const response = await axios($, { method: “GET”, url: url, params: params, headers: { Authorization: Bearer ${this.google.$auth.oauth_access_token}, }, }); return response; }, });

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You should know because I am getting this error, I am HARDCODING the folder ID in the application and still getting this error.

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I apologize for the confusion, and I understand that you’ve hardcoded the folder ID. Let’s try to debug this issue further. Please share the complete Pipedream component code you’re using to access the Google Drive folder. This will help me identify any potential issues in the code and provide a solution.

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how do I ensure the Google account you’re using with Pipedream has the necessary permissions to access the folder?

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To ensure that the Google account you’re using with Pipedream has the necessary permissions to access the folder, you should check the OAuth scopes configured for Google in Pipedream. By default, Pipedream has the following Google Drive-related scopes: - https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive - https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.readonly These scopes should provide sufficient access to the folder. When you connect your Google account to Pipedream, you’ll be prompted to grant these permissions. Make sure you’ve granted the necessary permissions during the authorization process. If you’re still facing issues, you might want to double-check the sharing settings of the folder in Google Drive and ensure that the Google account you’re using with Pipedream has access to the folder.

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I can not determine if Pipedream has access to my drive.

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I apologize for the confusion. To verify if Pipedream has access to your Google Drive, you can use the following Pipedream component code to list the files in your Google Drive: ```
import { axios } from “@pipedream/platform”; export default defineComponent({ props: { google: { type: “app”, app: “google”, }, }, async run({ steps, $ }) { const url = “https://www.googleapis.com/drive/v3/files”; const response = await axios($, { method: “GET”, url: url, headers: { Authorization: Bearer ${this.google.$auth.oauth_access_token}, }, }); return response; }, });

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Here is the code that I am running. Do you see anything wrong with it?

import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform";

export default defineComponent({
  props: {
    google: {
      type: "app",
      app: "google",
    },
    folderId: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Folder ID",
    },
    userEmail: {
      type: "string",
      label: "User Email",
    },
  },
  async run({ steps, $ }) {
    const url = `https://www.googleapis.com/drive/v3/files/${this.folderId}/permissions`;
    const data = {
      role: "writer",
      type: "user",
      emailAddress: this.userEmail,
    };

    return await axios($, {
      method: "POST",
      url: url,
      data: data,
      headers: {
        Authorization: `Bearer ${this.google.$auth.oauth_access_token}`,
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
      },
    });
  },
});
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The code you provided looks correct. It uses the Google Drive API to add a user with “writer” permissions to the specified folder using the folder ID and user email. If you’re still encountering issues, please double-check the folder ID and user email you’re providing, and ensure that the Google account connected to Pipedream has the necessary permissions to modify the folder’s sharing settings.

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I have reported this behavior as a bug.

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I apologize for the inconvenience you’re experiencing. Thank you for reporting the issue. The Pipedream team will investigate the bug and work on a resolution. In the meantime, if you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to ask.