How to sync Google Workspace in Microsoft Outlook - Part 1

This guide is for synchronizing Microsoft Outlook with Google Workspace using OAuth 2.0 authentication to comply with Google's updated authentication requirements.

We will Break it into two easy steps:

1. Preparing your Google Workspace environment

2. Setting Up Outlook for OAuth 2.0 Authentication

1. Prepare Your Google Workspace Environment

a. Enable API Access

• Sign in to the Google Admin Console with your administrator account.
• Navigate to Security > API Controls.
• Ensure that API access is enabled.

b. Create a Google Cloud Project

• Go to the Google Cloud Console.
• Click on the project dropdown at the top and select New Project.
• Enter a project name (e.g., "Outlook OAuth Setup") and click Create.

c. Enable the Gmail API

• Ensure your newly created project is selected.
• Navigate to APIs & Services > Library.
• Search for "Gmail API".
• Click on Gmail API, then click Enable.

d. Configure the OAuth Consent Screen

• Go to APIs & Services > OAuth consent screen.
• Choose Internal if your users are within your organization, then click Create.
• Fill in the required fields:
  • App name: e.g., "Outlook Integration"
  • User support email: Select your email
  • Developer contact information: Enter your email address
• Click Save and Continue through the scopes and summary pages.

e. Create OAuth Client ID

• Navigate to APIs & Services > Credentials.
• Click on + CREATE CREDENTIALS and select OAuth client ID.
• For Application type, select Desktop app.
• Enter a name (e.g., "Outlook Desktop App") and click Create.
• After creation, note down the Client ID and Client Secret. Keep these credentials secure.