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Google Service Accounts Integration

Full Guide Available

For complete service account setup instructions, see the Google Service Accounts Guide in the Accounts section.

Overview​

Service accounts provide a powerful way for Google Workspace admins to grant EmailEngine access to any email account in the organization without requiring individual user consent.

Key Features​

  • No User Interaction - Two-legged OAuth2 without consent screens
  • Domain-Wide Access - Access any user's mailbox in your organization
  • Admin Control - Single configuration for entire domain
  • Automated Workflows - Perfect for background processing

When to Use Service Accounts​

Best For:

  • Enterprise Google Workspace deployments
  • Centralized email management
  • Accessing multiple user mailboxes
  • Automated workflows without user interaction

Not Suitable For:

  • Free Gmail accounts (Google Workspace only)
  • Public-facing applications
  • Applications where users should control access

Requirements​

  • Google Workspace (not free Gmail)
  • Super admin privileges
  • Google Cloud project with Gmail API enabled

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