What's the process to revoke an app's access to Google Drive?

Hey everyone,

I’m working on an app that uses the Google Drive API. For testing, I need to know how to completely remove the app’s access to a user’s Drive.

Here’s what I’ve tried:

  1. Uninstalled the app from Chrome Web Store
  2. Checked if API calls still work (they do!)

Is there something else I’m missing? Do I need to manually revoke permissions somewhere? Any help would be great!

Also, if anyone has experience with this, I’d love to know:

  • Are there any specific steps for different types of apps?
  • How long does it usually take for changes to take effect?

Thanks in advance for your insights!

yo, i’ve dealt with this before. go to google account settings > security > third-party access. find ur app and hit ‘remove access’. should work right away, but sometimes takes a bit.

might wanna clear browser cache too, just in case. and log out/in of google to be sure it stuck.

As someone who’s worked extensively with Google Drive integrations, I can share some insights on revoking app access. The most reliable method I’ve found is to go directly to your Google Account settings. Navigate to the ‘Security’ tab, then ‘Manage third-party access.’ Here, you’ll see a list of all apps with access to your Google services, including Drive.

Find your app in this list and click on it. You’ll see an option to ‘Remove Access.’ This immediately revokes the app’s permissions. It’s worth noting that while this should take effect instantly, I’ve occasionally seen it take up to 24 hours for all systems to sync.

For different app types, the process is generally the same, but web apps might require clearing your browser cache to ensure all local tokens are removed. In my experience, it’s always a good practice to log out of your Google account and log back in after revoking access, just to be certain all changes have propagated.

I’ve encountered this issue while developing Google Drive integrations. The most effective method is accessing your Google Account settings online. Head to ‘Security’, then ‘Third-party apps with account access’. Locate your app and select ‘Remove Access’.

This action should immediately revoke permissions, but in my experience, it can occasionally take up to an hour for all systems to update. For web applications, I’ve found it beneficial to clear browser cookies and cache to ensure all local authentication tokens are removed.

Additionally, revoking access through the Google Cloud Console can be helpful, especially if you’re dealing with service accounts or need to manage multiple apps simultaneously. This approach provides a more granular control over API access and permissions.