How to get Client ID and Client Secret in Google Cloud Console

To get a Client ID and Client Secret, you must create OAuth 2.0 credentials within a project in the Google Cloud Console. The process involves setting up an OAuth consent screen and then generating the credentials for a specific application type.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Go to the Google Cloud Console

   • Navigate to the Google Cloud Console and sign in with your Google account.

   • Select an existing project from the top menu, or create a new one if needed.

2. Enable the Necessary API

   • In the left-hand navigation menu, go to APIs & Services > Library.

   • Search for the API you need (e.g., "Google Sheets API," "Gmail API") and click on it.

   • Click the Enable button to activate the API for your project.

3. Configure the OAuth Consent Screen

   • In the left menu, go to APIs & Services > OAuth consent screen.

   • Select the User type (usually External unless you are a Google Workspace organization user) and click Create.

   • Fill in the required "App information," including the App name, User support email, and Developer contact information.

   • Click Save and Continue through the "Scopes" and "Summary" sections (you can define scopes later if needed).

4. Create the OAuth Client ID and Secret

   • In the left menu, go to APIs & Services > Credentials.

   • Click the + CREATE CREDENTIALS button at the top and select OAuth client ID from the dropdown menu.

   • Select the appropriate Application type for your use case: Web application.

   • Provide a Name for your client ID (this is only for your reference within the console).

   • You need to add Authorized redirect URIs: https://cf.storeify.app/oauth/callback

   • Click Create.

Retrieve the Client ID and Client Secret

A pop-up window will display your generated Client ID and Client Secret. Copy these values and store the Client Secret securely, as it should be treated like a password.

You can revisit and view these credentials anytime from the Credentials page in the Google Cloud Console by clicking on the name of the client you created.

See the detailed step-by-step screenshots from A to Z to get Google client ID and secret Key:

Note: The tutorial image above is using the URI of our Quote app; you need to replace this URI with the URI of your Contact Form app: https://cf.storeify.app/oauth/callback