Create google service account and Enable Google Drive API

This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating a Google Service Account and enabling the Google Drive API.

Create a Project in Google Cloud Console

Go to the Google Cloud Console. Click the project dropdown in the top navigation bar and click "New Project". Follow the prompts to create a new project.

Create a Service Account

• Go to the Google Cloud Console.
• Click the hamburger menu in the top-left corner and navigate to "IAM & admin" > "Service accounts".
• Click "Create Service Account".
• Enter a name and description for the service account.
• Click "Create".
• Grant the service account the "Project Editor" role.

Create a Service Account Key

Click the three-dot menu next to the service account you just created and select "Create key". Choose the "JSON" key type and click "Create". *Save the JSON key file to a secure location. You will need this file to authenticate your service account.

Enable the Google Drive API

• Go to the Google Cloud Console.
• Click the hamburger menu in the top-left corner and navigate to "APIs & Services" > "Library".
• Search for "Google Drive API" and click on it.
• Click "Enable".