How to set up the Dropbox Dash connector for Google Drive

Overview

The Dropbox Dash connector for Google Drive allows users to search for and receive answers about their Google content in Dash. Users can get answers to their queries directly from Dash or access their content on drive.google.com with one simple click. By setting up the Dropbox Dash connector for Google Drive, administrators enable sync of all of an organization’s Google Drive contents with Dash.

How to connect Google Drive to Dash

Before you connect Dash to Google Drive, log in to your Google Drive account. Once you’re logged in to Google Drive:

1. Log in to dropbox.com with your admin credentials.
2. Click Admin console in the left sidebar.
3. Click the arrow to expand the Dash menu options.
4. Click the More Apps tab.
5. Click + Add next to Google Drive.
6. Click Start.
7. Click Open.
   1. You’ll be taken to admin settings in Google Drive, where the Dash app information will pre-fill in the required fields.
8. Click Authorize in the Google Drive screen.
9. Return to the admin console page on dropbox.com and click Done.

Your Google Drive content will start syncing immediately. This can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on how much content is in your account. Dash admins will receive an email when all content has been synced.