Configure Google Chat API for Custom Google Account
Set up Google Chat API in your Google Cloud Project for chat migration.
Google Chat API Configuration Flow
Overview
When migrating Google Chats using a custom Google account, you must configure the Google Chat API in your Google Cloud Project. This configuration is required during the get-list migration process and enables Cloudiway to access and migrate chat data.
When Is This Required?
Prerequisites
- Google Cloud Project with billing enabled
- Administrator access to the Google Cloud Console
- Google Chat API enabled in your project
- Custom Google account with appropriate permissions
Configuration Steps
Access Google Cloud Console
Navigate to the Google Cloud Console and select your project. Go to APIs & Services → Enabled APIs.
Enable Google Chat API
Search for "Google Chat API" in the API library and enable it for your project if not already enabled.
Configure Chat API Settings
Click on Configuration for the Chat API and fill in the required settings detailed below.
Save Configuration
Review all settings and click Save to apply the configuration.
Required Settings
Avatar URL
Use the default Google Chat avatar:
https://developers.google.com/chat/images/quickstart-app-avatar.png Interactive Features
- ✓ Enable interactive features by default
- ○ Functionality checkboxes are optional (based on end-user availability needs)
Connection Settings
| App URL | Any valid URL (e.g., https://example.com) |
| Authentication Audience | Project Number |
Logging (Optional)
Check the box "Log errors to Logging" to enable debugging. This is helpful for troubleshooting migration issues.
Verification
After completing the configuration:
- Return to the Cloudiway platform
- Configure your Google connector with the custom account
- Run a test Get List job to verify the API connection
- Check for any authentication errors in the job logs