Fixing Gmail Authorization Errors on make.com
If you’re encountering Gmail authorization issues on make.com, reauthorizing your Google account is often necessary. Here’s a step-by-step guide to address the problem.
Reauthorize Your Google Account
- Log into Make.com: Start by logging into your make.com dashboard.
- Navigate to Scenarios: Go to your scenarios where your automations are listed.
- Click on the Reauthorize Button: Find the "Reauthorize" button within your on-button options.
Completing the Reauthorization Process
- Select Your Google Account: You will be redirected to the main page where you can select the Google account you wish to reauthorize.
- Create a Connection: Click on the "Create a Connection" button.
- Sign In: Sign in with your Google account. Ensure you allow all necessary permissions or access requested by make.com.
Enabling Additional Scopes
If reauthorization doesn’t resolve the issue, you may need to enable additional scopes for your Google accounts:
- Visit Google Cloud Console: Go to the Google Cloud Platform.
- Select Your Google Account: Choose the account you want to connect with make.com.
- Create a Project:
- Click on the console button.
- Click on "New Project."
- Name the project (e.g., "make.com") and click "Create."
Enabling APIs
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Enable Google Drive API:
- Navigate to "APIs & Services" and click "Enable API and Services."
- Search for "Google Drive API" and enable it.
- Enable Gmail API:
- Return to "Enable API and Services."
- Search for "Gmail API" and enable it as well.
Configuring Consent Screen
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Configure Consent Screen:
- Click on "Configure Consent Screen."
- Click "Get Started."
- Name your app (e.g., "make 2") and select your Google account.
- Choose "External" for the user type and click "Next."
- Fill Out Email Addresses: Add your email address and agree to the API services user data policy. Click "Continue."
Adding Authorized Domains
- Authorize Domains:
- Navigate to the "Branding" section.
- Click on "Add Domain" and add:
make.comintegant.com
Setting Data Access
- Add Scopes:
- Go to "Add or Remove Scopes."
- For Google Drive and Gmail APIs, enable all necessary scopes and click "Update."
Adding Test Users
- Add Test Users:
- Go to "Test Users" and add your Gmail account.
- Click "Save."
Creating Credentials
- Create OAuth Client ID:
- Navigate back to "API & Services" and click "Credentials."
- Click "Create Credentials" and choose "OAuth Client ID."
- Select "Web Application" and name it (e.g., "make").
- Add authorized redirect URIs (links to be provided in the comments or description).
Final Steps
- Copy Client ID and Secret: After creating, copy both the client ID and secret.
- Back to Make.com: Go back to make.com and navigate to "Advanced Settings."
- Input Credentials: Place the client ID and secret in their respective fields.
- Reconnect: Confirm the connection to ensure everything is set up correctly.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you should be able to fix any Gmail authorization error on make.com. If you have any additional questions or need further assistance, feel free to check out more resources or reach out for help. If this guide was helpful, consider subscribing for more how-to content!

