Laravel & Google Drive Storage: Getting Your Refresh Token

To integrate Google Drive with Laravel, you need a refresh token. This guide explains how to obtain it using the Google OAuth Playground.

Steps to Get Your Refresh Token

1. Open the OAuth Playground

• Visit Google OAuth Playground.

Note: Ensure you have already added the following URL to your Authorized Redirect URIs during the Google API setup:

https://developers.google.com/oauthplayground

2. Use Your OAuth Credentials

• Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the top-right corner of the OAuth Playground.
• Check "Use your own OAuth credentials".
• Enter your Client ID and Client Secret (from your Google Cloud Console).

3. Select the Drive API Scopes

• In Step 1, scroll to Drive API v3 and expand the section.
• Check the first scope: https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.

4. Authorize APIs

• Click "Authorize APIs".
• Sign in to your Google account and allow access.

You may encounter some warning prompts. Proceed through them.

5. Exchange the Authorization Code

• In Step 2, check "Auto-refresh the token before it expires".
• Click "Exchange authorization code for tokens".

6. Retrieve the Refresh Token

• Once the exchange is successful, you will see your refresh token in Step 2.
• Copy and save this refresh token securely for later use.