Hey everyone, I’m trying to figure out if there’s a way to get Google Docs and Sheets using just an email address. I know we can open public docs with their IDs or keys in the URL, but I’m wondering if it’s possible to fetch all the docs linked to a specific email.
For example, if I have someone’s email, can I somehow see or download all their Google Docs and Sheets? I’m especially interested if there’s a way to do this with PHP.
I’ve been searching online but haven’t found a clear answer. Has anyone tried this before or know if it’s even possible? Any tips or pointers would be super helpful. Thanks!
nah man, you can’t just grab someone’s docs with their email. that’d be a huge privacy issue! google’s got that stuff locked down tight. you’d need the person to share their docs with you or get their permission to access their account. even with APIs, you gotta have proper authorization. sorry, no easy way around it!
As someone who’s worked extensively with Google’s APIs, I can tell you that retrieving documents using just an email address isn’t straightforward due to privacy concerns. Google’s designed their system to protect user data, so you can’t simply input an email and get access to all associated docs.
However, there are some workarounds if you have the right permissions. If you’re part of the same Google Workspace organization, you might be able to use the Admin SDK to access user drive contents. Another option is using the Google Drive API, but you’d need the user’s authorization.
In my experience, the most reliable method is to have users explicitly share documents with you or use a service account with domain-wide authority. It’s a bit more complex, but it ensures you’re respecting user privacy and Google’s terms of service.
Remember, always prioritize data protection and user consent when working with these kinds of requests.
I’ve encountered this question before in my work with Google APIs. Unfortunately, there’s no direct way to retrieve Google Docs and Sheets using just an email address. This is intentional on Google’s part to protect user privacy and data security.
To access someone’s documents, you’d need explicit permission from the user. This typically involves them sharing the documents directly or granting you access through OAuth 2.0 authentication.
If you’re developing an application, you could use the Google Drive API, but it requires user consent. The process involves setting up API credentials, implementing OAuth flow, and then accessing the user’s Drive contents with their permission.
For PHP specifically, you can use the Google Client Library. It simplifies the OAuth process and API interactions. However, it still requires user authorization for each account you want to access.
Remember, always prioritize user privacy and adhere to Google’s terms of service in your implementations.