Google OAuth Setup

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Setup Process

1

Open Google Cloud Console

Go to Google Cloud ConsoleMake sure you’re logged into the Google account you want to use with Rowboat.

2

Create a New Project

Visit the project creation page

1. Click Create Project
2. Give it a name (e.g. Rowboat Integration)
3. Click Create

Once created, make sure the new project is selected in the top project dropdown.

3

Enable Required APIs

Enable these three APIs for your project:

Gmail API

Calendar API

Drive API

https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/api/gmail.googleapis.com

For each API, click Enable.

4

Configure OAuth Consent Screen

Go to the OAuth consent screen pageApp Information:

• App name: e.g. Rowboat
• User support email: Your email

Audience:

• Choose External

Contact Information:

• Add your email address

Click Save and Continue through the remaining steps.

You do NOT need to publish the app - keeping it in Testing mode is fine for personal use.

5

Add Test Users

If your app is in Testing mode, you must add users manually.Go to the test users pageUnder Test Users:

1. Click Add Users
2. Add the email address you plan to connect with Rowboat
3. Save changes

6

Create OAuth Client ID

Go to the credentials pageClick Create Credentials → OAuth Client IDApplication Type:Select Universal Windows Platform (UWP)

• Name it anything (e.g. Rowboat Desktop)
• Store ID can be anything (e.g. test)
• Click Create

Make sure to select UWP (Universal Windows Platform) as the application type. This is required for Rowboat’s authentication flow to work correctly.

7

Copy the Client ID

After creation, Google will show:

• Client ID
• Client Secret

Copy the Client ID and paste it into Rowboat where prompted.

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Troubleshooting

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”Access blocked” error

1. Make sure you added your email as a test user (Step 5)
2. Verify that all three APIs (Gmail, Calendar, Drive) are enabled
3. Confirm you’re using the same Google account that you added as a test user

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Can’t find UWP option

1. Make sure you’re on the correct credentials page
2. Try selecting “Desktop app” as an alternative - it should work similarly
3. Contact support if issues persist

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Security Notes

• Your Client ID and credentials are stored locally on your machine
• Rowboat never sends your Google credentials to any external server
• You can revoke access at any time from your Google Account settings