Google drive files

How to Complete the Google Drive Integration Form?

Looking at this Google Drive loader form, here's what you need to do to complete it:

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Name (Required)

• Enter a name for your data source in the text box

• This helps you identify your Google Drive content later

• Example: "Work Documents," "Project Files," or "Shared Team Drive"

• The placeholder shows "My Google Drive" as an example

• ⚠️ This field is required (red warning shown)

2. Connect to Google Drive

• You'll need to connect to your Google Drive account to access your files

• The system will prompt you to authenticate with your Google account

• Make sure you have the necessary permissions to access the files you want to import

3. Select Import Method

Choose one of two options:

Option A: Select Files

• Click the "Select files" button (left side)

• Browse and choose specific individual files from your Google Drive

• Use this when you want to import only certain documents

Option B: Select Folder(s)

• Click the "Select folder(s)" button (right side)

• Choose entire folders to import all files within them

• Use this when you want to import everything from specific folders

4. Select Embedding Model

• Default "OpenAI - Text Embedding 3 Small" is already selected

• You can change this by clicking the dropdown if needed

• This model processes and understands your Google Drive content

5. Text Splitter (Optional)

• Default is set to "markdown"

• This controls how your document text will be divided for processing

• Usually, you don't need to change this setting

6. Review Cost Warning

• ⚠️ Important: Check the yellow warning box

• Data import costs 500 tokens per page

• Consider the number and size of files you're importing

7. Final Step

• After selecting your files or folders, click the "Save" button

• Your Google Drive files will be processed and ready for AI to work with

Supported File Types:

The system supports various Google Drive file types:

• Google Sheets (spreadsheets)

• Google Docs (documents)

• Google Slides (presentations)

• PDF files

• Excel files (.xlsx)

• PowerPoint files (.pptx)

• Word files (.docx)

Key Features:

• Direct Integration: Connects directly to your Google Drive

• Multiple File Types: Supports both Google Workspace and Microsoft Office files

• Flexible Selection: Choose individual files or entire folders

• Automatic Processing: Converts various file formats into searchable text

Authentication Process:

1. You'll be redirected to Google's login page

2. Sign in with your Google account

3. Grant permission for the app to access your Google Drive

4. Return to the form to select your files/folders

Perfect For:

• Work documents and spreadsheets

• Shared team folders

• Project documentation

• Meeting notes and presentations

• Any files stored in Google Drive

Tips:

• Organize First: Consider organizing your Google Drive before importing

• Check Permissions: Make sure you have access to all files you want to import

• Start Small: Begin with a few files to test before importing large folders

• Monitor Costs: Keep track of the 500 tokens per page cost

Simple Summary:

1. Give your Google Drive connection a name

2. Authenticate with your Google account

3. Choose to select individual files OR entire folders

4. Browse and select the content you want to import

5. Keep default settings (or adjust if needed)

6. Click Save

7. Done!

Your Google Drive files will be processed and converted into searchable text that AI can understand and work with for analysis, questions, document search, and more!

Note: You'll need to have appropriate permissions for any files or folders you want to import from Google Drive.