Hey everyone,
I’m working on a project where I need to pull in contacts from Gmail using PHP. I found this library called contactsync.php that’s supposed to make it easy, but I’m running into a roadblock.
When I try to run the script, I keep getting this error message:
Error: Unable to establish connection. (contactsync: Gmail API endpoint may have been updated.)
I’m scratching my head here. Has anyone else run into this problem? Maybe Gmail changed something on their end? Or am I missing a step in setting up the library?
I’d really appreciate any tips or advice on how to get this working. Thanks in advance for your help!
I’ve actually faced a similar issue recently when working with Gmail’s API. It sounds like the library you’re using might be outdated. Gmail does update their API periodically, which can break older integrations.
Here’s what worked for me: I switched to using Google’s official PHP client library for Gmail. It’s well-maintained and handles authentication seamlessly. You’ll need to set up OAuth2 credentials in the Google Cloud Console, but their documentation walks you through it step-by-step.
One gotcha to watch out for: make sure you’re requesting the correct scopes for contacts access. I initially forgot this and spent hours debugging before realizing my mistake.
If you’re set on using contactsync.php, you might try checking their GitHub for any recent updates or open issues. Sometimes community members post workarounds for API changes before the maintainers can push an official fix.
Hope this helps point you in the right direction. Good luck with your project!
hey sophia, i ran into this too. the contactsync library is prob outdated. have u tried using the official google php client library instead? it’s more reliable and up-to-date. you’ll need to set up oauth2 creds in google cloud console, but it’s worth it. lemme know if u need help setting it up!
I encountered a similar issue when working with Gmail’s API recently. The problem likely stems from changes in Gmail’s API that the library hasn’t caught up with yet.
Instead of using contactsync.php, I’d recommend switching to Google’s official PHP client library for Gmail. It’s regularly updated and provides robust support for API interactions.
To get started, you’ll need to set up a project in the Google Cloud Console and obtain OAuth 2.0 credentials. Make sure to request the appropriate scopes for contact access.
Once set up, the official library handles authentication and API calls seamlessly. It might take a bit more initial setup, but it’s worth it for the reliability and ongoing support.
If you run into any specific issues during implementation, feel free to ask for more detailed guidance.