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Cloud Storage & File Sharing
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Google Drive

File Sharing and Storage.

Google Drive API is a free Cloud Storage & File Sharing API that requires OAuth authentication, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
OAuth
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Cloud Storage & File Sharing
Visit documentation ↗developers.google.com

About Google Drive

Discover resources about enhancing the Google Drive experience, automating tasks, or integrating your service.

Provider
Google Drive
Website
developers.google.com ↗

Details from developers.google.com.

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Google Drive API FAQ

Who provides the Google Drive API?

The Google Drive API is provided by Google Drive (developers.google.com). Discover resources about enhancing the Google Drive experience, automating tasks, or integrating your service.

Is the Google Drive API free?

Yes. The Google Drive API is listed in the Cloud Storage & File Sharing category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the Google Drive API require an API key?

Yes. The Google Drive API uses OAuth authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the Google Drive API from the browser?

CORS support for the Google Drive API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.

Does the Google Drive API support HTTPS?

Yes. The Google Drive API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.