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Description

Integrate Google to allow users to log in to your app/website using their Google account through your own Google app.

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Overview

The Google connector allows you to use your own Google app for social authentication, providing a seamless and secure login experience for your users. By integrating Google, you can leverage Google’s robust authentication infrastructure to manage user access efficiently.

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Benefits

  • Secure Authentication: Utilize Google’s secure authentication mechanism to ensure safe user logins.
  • User Convenience: Allow users to log in with their Google accounts for a quick and easy authentication process.
  • Custom Integration: Use your own Google app for authentication, providing greater control over the login process.
  • Enhanced User Data: Access basic user information from Google (e.g., name, email) for personalized user experiences.

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Prerequisites

  • A Google Cloud project with OAuth 2.0 credentials (Client ID and Client Secret).
  • Access to the OTPLESS app for configuring the connector.

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Activation Steps

  1. Log in to OTPLESS:
    • Open the OTPLESS app and log in with your credentials.
  2. Navigate to Connectors:
    • In the dashboard, go to the Connectors section.
  3. Choose Google Connector:
    • From the list of available connectors, select “Google.”
  4. Activate Connector:
    • Click “Activate” to add the Google connector to your list of active connectors.
  5. Enter Google App Credentials:
    • In the Google connector settings, enter the Client ID and Client Secret from your Google Cloud project.
    • Click “Save” to finalize the setup.

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Connector Configuration

  1. Review in OTPLESS:
    • Ensure that the Client ID and Client Secret are correctly entered in the Google connector settings.

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Connector Testing

  1. Verify Google Login:
    • Attempt to log in to your app/website using Google.
    • Ensure that the login process redirects to Google’s authentication page and then back to your application upon successful login.
    • Check that the user’s basic information (name, email) is correctly retrieved and displayed.
  2. Check Branding:
    • During the Google authentication process, verify that your app’s branding (e.g., app name, logo) is correctly displayed on the Google account selection and consent screens.
  3. Check Logs:
    • Monitor the logs in OTPLESS and Google Cloud Console for any errors or issues during the authentication process.

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Troubleshooting

  • Credential Issues:
    • Ensure the Client ID and Client Secret are correct and properly entered.
    • Regenerate the credentials in the Google Cloud Console if needed.
  • OAuth Consent Screen Errors:
    • Verify that all required fields are filled in the OAuth consent screen configuration.
    • Ensure the scopes email, profile, and openid are added.
  • Authentication Problems:
    • Check the authorized redirect URIs in your Google Cloud project settings.
    • Make sure the Google+ API and other relevant APIs are enabled.
  • Configuration Errors:
    • Double-check all configuration settings in OTPLESS and Google Cloud Console.
    • Refer to Google’s documentation for additional troubleshooting tips: Google OAuth Documentation.
By following this documentation, you should be able to effectively integrate and manage Google authentication using your own Google app within OTPLESS.
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