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# Google Drive Integration (Alpha)

> Connect BuildBetter with Google Drive for seamless file storage and collaboration

<Note>
  **Coming Soon - Request Early Access**

  This integration is currently in Alpha development and not yet publicly available. If you're interested in early access, please contact [support@buildbetter.app](mailto:support@buildbetter.app) with "Google Drive Integration Early Access" in the subject line.
</Note>

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.

## 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

## Setup Instructions

### Prerequisites

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

### 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

### 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

## Usage

### 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

### 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

### 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

## Advanced Features

### 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

### 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

## Troubleshooting

### Connection Issues

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

### Storage Limitations

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

### File Access Problems

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

## 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)