Google Drive integration
Updated 1 month ago
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Rana Wilds
You are able to link your Google Drive account to your Padlet account. Once you've integrated your Google Drive, you can browse your Google Drive and attach items directly to your padlet.
How to integrate your account with Google Drive
- From your dashboard, click on your account name at the top of the page > Settings.
- Select Integrations.
- Click Connect.
- Log into your Google Drive account and allow the integration.
Your Padlet account is now linked to your Google Drive. You can post Drive attachments right from your padlet with no need to copy links or download files.
How to post a Google Drive attachment
Boards
When posting a Google Drive attachment onto a board, follow these steps:
- Open up the post composer by selecting the plus button (+) or typing 'C' on your keyboard.
- Select the button on the right to open up more options on the Content picker.
- Select Google Drive.
If you have not yet integrated your Google Drive account on your padlet, you will be prompted to do so now.
- Select the Drive item you wish to attach.
Google Workspace items like docs, sheets, and slides will be attached as links, and standard files like images and videos will be copied to your padlet directly.
Sandboxes
When posting a Google Drive attachment into a Sandbox, follow these steps:
- Click the attachment button in the tool menu.
- Select Google Drive.
If you have not yet integrated your Google Drive account on your padlet, you will be prompted to do so now.
- Select the Drive item you wish to attach.
- To open the Drive item after it has been posted, click on the post in the upper-right corner.
FAQs
How do I disconnect my Google Drive integration?
Follow the steps to reach your account integrations page and select Disconnect.
Will Padlet monitor or record the contents of my Drive?
No. We will only access your Google Drive in order to reach your selected attachments.
How do I add Google Drive files on my mobile app?
If you have the Google Drive app downloaded onto your mobile device, you can import files onto a post by selecting the three-dot ellipsis button (...) within a post > Documents and Files > Browse > Google Drive.
