{"id":76,"date":"2024-09-09T08:40:42","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T08:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aussiewebsites.com.au\/blog\/2024\/12\/07\/setting-up-oauth-2-0-in-google-cloud-console-in-2024\/"},"modified":"2025-12-31T18:54:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T08:54:49","slug":"setting-up-oauth-2-0-in-google-cloud-console-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aussiewebsites.com.au\/blog\/2024\/09\/09\/setting-up-oauth-2-0-in-google-cloud-console-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting Up OAuth 2.0 in Google Cloud Console in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you looking to enhance your application&#8217;s security with Gmail OAuth 2.0 but feeling overwhelmed by the technicalities? Fear not! We&#8217;ve broken down the process into simple, easy-to-follow steps. Even if you&#8217;re not tech-savvy, this guide will help you navigate the setup process like a pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Setting Up OAuth 2.0 in Google Cloud Console<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accessing Google Cloud Console<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What is it?<\/strong> Think of Google Cloud Console as the control center for managing Google-related services for your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First Step<\/strong>: Visit <a>Google Cloud Console<\/a>. If you\u2019re not already logged in, it will prompt you to log in with your Google account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creating or Selecting a Project<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Understanding a &#8216;Project&#8217;<\/strong>: In Google Cloud, a &#8216;project&#8217; is like a folder where your service settings live. It helps keep your work organized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to Create\/Select<\/strong>: Once logged in, you\u2019ll see a dropdown at the top of the page. Click on it to either select an existing project or create a new one by clicking on \u2018New Project\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Setting Up the OAuth Consent Screen<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What\u2019s This For?<\/strong>: This is where you define what information your application will request from users and what it will do with it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steps to Set Up<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the main menu (\u2261), go to \u201cAPIs &amp; Services\u201d and then \u201cOAuth consent screen\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your user type (Internal or External). \u2018Internal\u2019 is only for users within your organization, while \u2018External\u2019 is for apps available to any Google user.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in the application details like App name, User support email, etc. This info will be shown to users when they log in through your application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creating OAuth Credentials<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Why Do This?<\/strong>: Credentials are like a set of keys for your app to access Gmail securely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steps<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the &#8220;Credentials&#8221; tab (still under \u201cAPIs &amp; Services\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cCreate Credentials\u201d at the top and choose \u201cOAuth client ID\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the application type that best fits your project (like Web application, iOS, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in the required fields, such as \u2018Name\u2019 and \u2018Authorized redirect URIs\u2019 (the URL where users will be sent after they authenticate).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting Your Client ID and Secret<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What Are These?<\/strong>: The Client ID and Client Secret are unique identifiers for your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post-Creation<\/strong>: After creating the credentials, you&#8217;ll see your Client ID and Client Secret. Note them down securely, but keep them confidential \u2013 they\u2019re your app\u2019s secret handshake with Google.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implementing in Your Application<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Next Steps<\/strong>: Now that you have your credentials, you\u2019ll integrate them into your application. This usually involves some programming, so you might need a developer\u2019s help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong> Setting up Gmail OAuth 2.0 doesn\u2019t have to be a daunting task. By following these steps, you&#8217;ve laid the groundwork for secure and efficient access to Google services through your app. Remember, security is paramount, so always keep your credentials confidential and regularly review your app&#8217;s permissions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking to enhance your application&#8217;s security with Gmail OAuth 2.0&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/aussiewebsites.com.au\/blog\/2024\/09\/09\/setting-up-oauth-2-0-in-google-cloud-console-in-2024\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Setting Up OAuth 2.0 in Google Cloud Console in 2024<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":92,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-76","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-strategies","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - 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