Google Drive HTTP 403 "Access Not Configured" error with DrEdit

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I'm attempting to install the DrEdit sample app for python onto GAE. The app runs, but saving or opening a file results in an HTTP 403 "Access Not Configured Error".

client.json has client_id and client_secret set per the API Access>Client ID for Drive SDK values. I have also attempted to use the values for API Access>Client ID for web applications.

The Google Drive SDK> OAuth Client ID has also been set variously to the Drive SDK and web app Client IDs.

What am I doing wrong?

Check this: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/10362853/google-drive-authentication-issues — Claudio Cherubino, Apr 29 '12 at 01:59

score 69 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 29 '12 at 07:13

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In the services section of the Google API console there are two services relating to drive development, SDK and API. When you create a new Drive SDK entry, Drive API service is not automatically enabled (which doesn't make sense, I don't see when you'd create a drive enabled application without using the drive API). Switch the Drive API service on for the project and try again.

@lurking_googlers I think a lot of people will fall for this, doesn't it make sense to enable the API when the SDK is enabled?

answered Apr 29 '12 at 07:13

Frodo Baggins

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We'll see if we can auto-enable Drive API. This is a good find, we'll make sure to document it better. – Vic Fryzel Apr 29 '12 at 13:48
Thanks, David. Unfortunately I'd already set **"Drive SDK"** to **"On"** during my debugging, to no avail. – danielchalef Apr 29 '12 at 14:02
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No, not Drive SDK, Drive _API_. Both must be on. – Frodo Baggins Apr 29 '12 at 14:18
Duh. That worked. Thanks! You're right, the UI is somewhat confusing. – danielchalef Apr 29 '12 at 17:42
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!!! I spent over 50 hours at work this week trying to make Google Drive work with our app, and it all comes down to a a stupid hidden checkbox!? I can't thank you enough for saving me from wasting another 50+ hours trying to figure it out! – ArtOfWarfare Sep 07 '12 at 14:44
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My God, I have spent two days solving that before deciding to google for error message. – Valeriy Van Mar 31 '13 at 10:47
I almost killed myself. – Jürgen Paul Jul 28 '13 at 04:16
Url to enable apis and much more (I'm sure you all know it) https://cloud.google.com/console – nergeia Nov 05 '13 at 12:18

score -1 · Answer 2 · edited Jun 05 '17 at 16:34

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And your must also identify in your code the following

DriveService.Scope.DriveFile, DriveService.Scope.Drive

good luck

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Rick Smith

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answered Jun 05 '17 at 07:46

NamedStar

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Google Drive HTTP 403 "Access Not Configured" error with DrEdit

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