Google Drive Import
Overview
Nanonets allows you to automate the process of importing files for data extraction by using Google Drive. As soon as a file is added to a designated Google Drive folder, it gets imported into your Nanonets model. This setup enables a streamlined and automated workflow for managing your files import. All the files uploaded after the integration is setup will be imported.
Steps to Set Up Google Drive Import
- Access Workflow:
- Navigate to the 'Workflow' section from the left panel on your Nanonets Extract Data page.
- Browse Import Options:
- Click on “Browse import options” to view all supported import sources.
- Select "Import from Google Drive" from the available options.
- Connect Your Google Drive Account:
- Select “Connect your Google Drive Account” and authorize Nanonets to access your Google Drive.
- Sign In and Authorize:
- You will be prompted to sign in to your Google Account using Single Sign-On (SSO).
- Authorize Nanonets by clicking on "Authorize" or "Connect Google Drive."
- Grant Permissions:
- Review the permissions requested by Nanonets, which typically include accessing metadata and content from your Google Drive.
- Click "Allow" to grant permissions.
- Select Google Drive Account:
- After granting permission, you will be redirected back to the Nanonets import block.
- Once you do this, you will be able to see a small green tick-mark next to the “Import from Google Drive”
- Choose the Google Drive account from the dropdown menu.
- Select Google Drive Folder:
- Navigate through your Google Drive folders and select the folder from which you want to import files.
- Save and Test Configuration:
- After connecting to the desired folder, test accessing the files under the “Test Import” section.
- Click "Done" once the setup is complete.
- Finalize Integration:
- Click the "Done" button to save the integration and start importing files automatically.
By following these steps within the Nanonets interface, you can effectively set up the Google Drive import. This integration leverages the robust workflow capabilities of Nanonets, automating the process of importing your files.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How long does it take for a file to get imported?
- New files are imported every 5 minutes. This setting cannot be changed, and only files added after setting up the integration will be imported.
- Will my existing files get imported?
- Only files uploaded after the integration setup will be imported.
- Can we use sub-folders for import?
- The integration will search for new files up to a folder depth of 3 within the parent folder.
- Will shared folders work with this Google Drive import integration?
- Shared folders are not supported in this integration.
Updated 2 months ago