Google Workspace
Connect Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Drive to Coherence
Google Workspace
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
- SOC 2 compliant
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