Google Workspace
Connect Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Drive to Coherence
Connect your Google Workspace apps to Coherence for seamless email, calendar, and file integration.
Gmail Integration
Connecting Gmail
- Go to Settings > Integrations > Google
- Click Connect Gmail
- Sign in with your Google account
- Grant the requested permissions
- Select sync preferences
Permissions Required
Coherence requests:
- Read email - Import and display emails
- Send email - Send from Coherence
- Manage labels - Organize with labels
We never read email content for advertising. Your data is used only for the features you enable.
Sync Options
Import history:
- Last 30 days (default)
- Last 90 days
- Last year
- Custom date range
Ongoing sync:
- New emails sync automatically
- Sent emails sync immediately
- Changes reflect within minutes
Email Features
Once connected:
- View emails in record timelines
- Send email from any record
- Auto-link based on contacts
- Use Gmail labels in Coherence
Google Calendar
Connecting Calendar
- During Google setup, enable Calendar sync
- Or go to Settings > Integrations > Google Calendar
- Authorize calendar access
- Select which calendars to sync
Two-Way Sync
From Google to Coherence:
- Events appear in Coherence calendar view
- Meeting attendees link to contacts
- Event details are searchable
From Coherence to Google:
- Create events that sync to Google
- Updates reflect in both places
- Deletions sync automatically
Calendar Features
- View all calendars in one place
- Create events from records
- Log meetings automatically
- Schedule with contacts
Meeting Logging
When meetings end:
- Coherence prompts for meeting notes
- Notes are linked to attendee records
- Activity is logged in timeline
Google Drive
Connecting Drive
- Go to Settings > Integrations > Google Drive
- Authorize access
- Configure attachment handling
File Features
Attachments:
- Attach Drive files to records
- Preview without downloading
- Permission handling
Record folders:
- Auto-create folders for records
- Organize files by module
- Share folders with teams
Drive Picker
When attaching files:
- Click the attachment icon
- Select Google Drive
- Browse or search files
- Select and attach
Files stay in Drive - Coherence links to them.
Google Contacts
Syncing Contacts
Sync your Google Contacts:
- Enable Google Contacts sync
- Choose sync direction
- Map contact fields
- Start initial sync
Conflict Handling
When the same contact exists in both:
- Merge - Combine data from both
- Coherence wins - Keep Coherence data
- Google wins - Keep Google data
- Manual - Review each conflict
Groups and Labels
Google groups map to Coherence tags:
- Groups become tags
- Create groups from tags
- Two-way sync available
Troubleshooting
Connection Issues
"Token expired" error:
- Go to integration settings
- Click Reconnect
- Re-authorize access
Sync delays:
- Check sync status in settings
- Review error logs
- Contact support if persistent
Permission Errors
"Insufficient permissions":
- Disconnect the integration
- Reconnect and ensure all permissions are granted
- Check Google Workspace admin settings
Missing Emails
Emails not appearing:
- Check sync date range
- Verify email address matches contacts
- Review linking rules
If you're a Google Workspace admin, ensure Coherence is approved in your Admin Console under Security > API Controls.
Security
Data Protection
- OAuth 2.0 authentication
- No password storage
- Encrypted data transfer
- Hosted on SOC 2 certified infrastructure
Revoking Access
To revoke Coherence's access:
- Disconnect in Coherence settings
- Go to Google Account > Security
- Find Coherence in connected apps
- Remove access
Related: Microsoft 365 | Available Integrations