BuildBetter’s Google Drive integration allows you to automatically export and store meeting recordings, transcripts, and documents in your Google Drive, enabling easy sharing and collaboration with your team.

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Features

  • Automatic Export: Automatically save recordings, transcripts, and summaries to Google Drive
  • Organized Storage: Customizable folder structure for your BuildBetter content
  • Recording Backup: Keep secure backups of all your meeting recordings
  • Seamless Sharing: Easily share content with team members via Google Drive permissions
  • Document Collaboration: Export documents to Google Docs for collaborative editing

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Setup Instructions

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Prerequisites

  • An active BuildBetter account
  • Google Drive account (personal or Google Workspace)
  • Adequate Google Drive storage space

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Connecting Google Drive

  1. Navigate to Settings → Integrations in your BuildBetter dashboard
  2. Select Google Drive from the office integrations
  3. Click Connect and authorize BuildBetter to access your Google Drive
  4. Complete the Google authentication process
  5. Choose your default storage settings

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Configuring Storage Settings

After connecting:
  1. Go to Settings → Integrations → Google Drive → Storage Settings
  2. Configure:
    • Root folder for BuildBetter data
    • Subfolder organization (by date, type, tags, etc.)
    • File naming conventions
    • Default file formats
    • Automatic sharing settings
  3. Save your configuration

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Usage

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Automatic Export

Configure automatic exports to Google Drive:
  1. Go to Settings → Integrations → Google Drive → Auto-Export
  2. Enable automatic export for:
    • Meeting recordings
    • Transcripts
    • Summaries
    • Generated documents
  3. Set conditions for when exports should occur
  4. Choose file formats for each content type

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Manual Export

Export specific content on-demand:
  1. Navigate to any recording, transcript, or document
  2. Click the Export button
  3. Select Google Drive as the destination
  4. Choose the target folder (or use default)
  5. Set sharing permissions (optional)
  6. Click Export to save to Google Drive

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Bulk Export

Export multiple items at once:
  1. Go to Recordings or Documents section
  2. Select multiple items using checkboxes
  3. Click Bulk Actions → Export to Google Drive
  4. Configure export settings
  5. Start the export process

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Advanced Features

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Export to Google Docs

Convert BuildBetter documents to Google Docs format:
  1. Open any BuildBetter document
  2. Click Export → Google Docs
  3. Choose target folder and sharing settings
  4. The document will open in Google Docs format for collaborative editing

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Scheduled Backups

Set up regular backups of your BuildBetter data:
  1. Go to Settings → Scheduled Tasks
  2. Create a new task, selecting Google Drive Backup
  3. Configure:
    • Schedule (daily, weekly, monthly)
    • Content to back up
    • Retention policy
  4. Save your scheduled backup task

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Troubleshooting

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Connection Issues

  • Verify your Google account permissions
  • Reconnect if authentication has expired
  • Check for Google Workspace restrictions on third-party services

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Storage Limitations

  • Monitor Google Drive storage space
  • Configure retention policies for large files
  • Use selective export for large recordings

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File Access Problems

  • Check folder permissions in Google Drive
  • Verify user access rights in your Google Workspace
  • Ensure proper sharing settings for exported content

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Security Considerations

  • Review who has access to exported BuildBetter data in Google Drive
  • Configure appropriate sharing defaults for sensitive meetings
  • Consider using Google Vault for regulatory compliance (Google Workspace Business/Enterprise)