Hey everyone! I’m trying to figure out how to mount Google Drive in Google Colab without having to enter the authorization code every time. I’ve seen some posts about this but they didn’t solve my problem. When I click the “Mount Drive” button, a new cell pops up in my notebook. But when I run that cell, it still asks for the authorization code. It’s getting annoying to do this over and over. Does anyone know a way to make this process smoother? Maybe there’s a setting I’m missing or a trick to save the authorization? Any help would be great! I just want to streamline my workflow and avoid this extra step each time I use Colab. Thanks in advance!
hey, i’ve been dealing with this too. try using the google.auth library instead of the button. here’s what i do:
from google.auth import default
creds, _ = default()
from google.colab import drive
drive.mount(‘/content/drive’)
works better for me. hope it helps!
I’ve encountered this issue too and found a workaround that might help. Instead of relying on the ‘Mount Drive’ button, try using the google.auth library. Here’s a code snippet I use:
from google.colab import auth
auth.authenticate_user()
from google.auth import default
creds, _ = default()
from google.colab import drive
drive.mount(‘/content/drive’, force_remount=True)
This method has been more consistent for me in maintaining the authorization across sessions. Also, make sure you’re not clearing your browser cache too frequently, as this can sometimes reset the saved credentials.
If you’re still having trouble, you might want to check your Google account settings to ensure there are no restrictions on app access. Sometimes, overly strict security settings can interfere with Colab’s ability to maintain authorization.
I’ve been using Colab extensively for my data science projects, and I totally get your frustration with the constant authorization.
Here’s what worked for me:
Instead of using the ‘Mount Drive’ button, I’ve found it more reliable to use a code snippet at the beginning of my notebooks. Something like:
from google.colab import drive
drive.mount(‘/content/drive’)
This approach seems to ‘remember’ the authorization more consistently between sessions. Also, make sure you’re using the same Google account for both Colab and Drive.
Another tip: if you’re working on long-running projects, consider using Colab Pro. It keeps your runtime alive longer, which means fewer reconnects and authorizations.
Hope this helps streamline your workflow!