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How to Set Up the Google Drive Integration

Connecting your Google Drive to Awarded AI allows you to access, search, and chat with your files directly within the platform. Follow the steps below to get set up.

Written by Jade Monsen

Step 1: Navigate to the Integrations Page

From the Awarded AI homepage, go to the left-hand navigation menu and select Data Hub. From there, click on Integrations.

Step 2: Create a New Integration

On the Integrations page, click Create Integration. You will be prompted to:

  1. Name your integration — Enter a descriptive name (e.g., "Procurement Sciences Google Drive").

  2. Select a service — Choose Google Drive from the available options (Google Drive or Microsoft SharePoint).

  3. Click Create Google Drive Integration.

You will see an Integration Successfully Created banner at the top of the page confirming the integration has been set up.

Step 3: Connect Your Google Account

After the integration is created, click Connect Google Drive. You will be prompted to:

  1. Select the Google account you want to connect.

  2. Click Allow to grant Awarded AI access to your Google account.

  3. Click Allow one more time to confirm and complete the connection.

Once connected, you will be taken to the Google integration page, where you can manage your settings and start using the integration.

Step 4: Configure Your Drive Selection (Optional)

By default, Awarded AI connects to all Google Drives associated with your account, including shared drives. If you'd prefer to limit access to a specific drive, use the Drive Selection option on the integration page to choose:

  • Your personal drive only

  • A specific shared drive from your Google account

This setting is optional — if you don't make a selection, all drives will be accessible.

How to Use Google Drive in Awarded AI

Once connected, follow these simple steps to start using your Google Drive files:

  1. Go to your chat in Awarded AI.

  2. Enable Google Drive in the “+” menu for your chat session.

  3. Ask about your files — the AI can search, read, and summarize documents from your Drive.

You can also start a new chat directly from the Google integration page.

Recommended Prompts & Best Practices

Here are some tips to get the most out of your Google Drive integration:

  • Toggle on Google Drive in the “+” menu at the start of each new chat session.

  • Include specific file names when you know them to get faster, more precise results.

  • Mention folder names to help narrow your search.

  • Search inside documents by asking the AI to find files that mention a specific term.

  • Filter by file type to locate specific document formats.

  • Ask the AI to read and summarize files to quickly extract key information from documents.

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