# Google Drive

### Overview

With the Autofetch feature enabled, the system periodically synchronizes data from selected Google Drive accounts, ensuring that the latest versions of files are always available. This functionality streamlines workflows by reducing manual updates and enhancing data accessibility within the project environment.

### Steps to Add Google Drive Source and enable autofetch

**Step 1: Navigate to Your Project**

* Open the application and use the navigation menu to select the desired project.

**Step 2: Access Data Sources**

* From the project's menu options, select the **'Data Sources'** menu.

**Step 3: Add Google Drive Account**

* On the Data Sources screen, click on the **'Add sources'** button.
* Select **Google Drive** from the list of available data sources.

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**Step 4: Grant Permissions**

* Follow the on-screen prompts to authenticate and grant permissions to your Google Drive account. Ensure all necessary permissions are allowed to enable file access.

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**Step 5: Select Files to Add**

* After successfully connecting your Google Drive account, select **'Add Data'**.
* Choose the specific files from your Google Drive account that you wish to integrate into your project.

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**Step 6: Enable Autofetch**

* Locate the **Autofetch Settings** option within your project’s data sources.
* Activate the Autofetch feature to enable automatic, periodic updates from Google Drive.

<figure><img src="/files/Hc0PNGzwpwy7tgJK9TZ1" alt=""><figcaption><p>Autofetch Settings with Frequency</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Important Pointers

* Verify that the correct Google Drive account is selected when granting permissions.
* Regularly review the Autofetch status to confirm that the synchronization is functioning as expected.

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