I’ve been working on uploading files to Google Drive using their API. I managed to create the file metadata and got a JSON response with a download URL. But when I try to send the actual file content to this URL, something’s not right. The file shows up in my Drive, but it’s empty. No content is visible when I open it.
I’m not sure if I’m formatting the file content correctly when sending it. Does anyone know the right way to do this? What format should the file content be in when posting to the download URL?
I’ve tried a few different approaches, but nothing seems to work. It’s frustrating because the file upload seems successful, but the content just isn’t there. Any help or tips would be really appreciated!
hey mate, i feel ur pain. google drive api can be a real headache sometimes. have u tried using the multipart upload method? it combines the metadata and file content in one request. might solve ur issue. also, check if ur using the right scopes for ur credentials. sometimes that can trip things up. good luck!
I’ve been there, mate. Uploading to Google Drive API can be a real pain. Here’s what worked for me:
Make sure you’re using the correct endpoint. After creating the file, you should get a ‘webContentLink’ in the response. That’s where you need to send your file content.
For the actual upload, use a PUT request. Set the ‘Content-Type’ header to match your file type (e.g., ‘application/pdf’ for PDFs).
One gotcha: if you’re reading the file in chunks, ensure you’re sending the entire file. I once spent hours debugging only to realize I was sending just the first chunk!
I’ve encountered this issue before when working with the Google Drive API. The problem likely lies in how you’re sending the file content. Make sure you’re using the correct HTTP method (usually PUT) when uploading the file data to the URL you received. Also, double-check that you’re setting the correct Content-Type header for your file type.
Another common mistake is not properly handling the file stream. Ensure you’re reading the file correctly and sending its entire contents. If you’re using a programming language like Python, the requests library can simplify this process.
Lastly, verify that you have the necessary scopes enabled for your API credentials. Sometimes, the API will allow you to create file metadata but not upload content if the scopes aren’t set correctly. Hope this helps point you in the right direction!