Google Sites Cookie Authentication Setup
Configure cookie authentication for Google Sites migration using the 6-step whitelisting process.
Overview
Google Sites migration requires cookie authentication to access site content. This guide explains how to whitelist cookies using a browser extension before starting your migration jobs.
When Cookies Are Required
For modern Google Sites, cookies must be whitelisted before the Get List job and for any subsequent actions including Audit, Pre-processing, and Migration.
Requirements
Google Chrome Browser
Required for the EditThisCookie extension
EditThisCookie Extension
Free extension from Chrome Web Store
6-Step Cookie Whitelisting Process
- 1 Install Browser Extension
Add the "EditThisCookie" extension from the Chrome Web Store to your browser.
Open Chrome Web Store - 2 Access Google Sites
Navigate to Google Sites and log in with the account that has access to the sites you want to migrate.
Modern Sites:
sites.google.com - 3 Open the Extension
After logging into your Google account, click the EditThisCookie extension icon in your browser toolbar.
- 4 Copy Cookies
In the extension popup, click the "Export" or "Copy cookies" button to copy all cookies to your clipboard.
- 5 Navigate to Connectors
In the Cloudiway platform, go to your project's connectors list and locate your Google connector.
- 6 Paste and Save
Click "Add cookies" in the connector settings, paste the copied cookies, and save your changes.
Cookie Authentication Flow
Verification
After completing the cookie authentication setup, you can begin scheduling Google Sites migration jobs in the Cloudiway platform.
Ready to Migrate
Once cookies are saved, you can run Get List, Audit, Pre-processing, and Migration jobs for Google Sites.
Cookie Expiration
Cookies may expire over time. If you encounter authentication errors, repeat the cookie copying process to refresh the credentials.