QUICK START GUIDE
GOOGLE WORKSPACE
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Lepide Data Security Platform Google Workspace Quick Start Guide
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2 Steps to Register an App and Generate the Client ID and Client Secret Key for G Suite ................................... 3
3 Add GSuite ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
4 Edit the GSuite Component ....................................................................................................................................... 8
5 Run a Report to show GSuite Changes ................................................................................................................... 10
6 Support....................................................................................................................................................................... 12
7 Trademarks ................................................................................................................................................................ 12
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1 Introduction
The Lepide Data Security Platform provides a comprehensive way to provide visibility across Active Directory,
Group Policy, Exchange on-premises, M365, SharePoint, SQL Server, Windows File Server, NetApp Filer, EMC
Isilon, Nasuni (NMC), Nutanix, AWS S3, Dropbox, Google Workspace and every platform which can provide an
integration with Syslogs and RestAPI.
This guide takes you through the process of standard configuration of the Lepide Data Security Platform for
Google Workspace (formerly G Suite). For information on installation, please see our Installation and
Prerequisites Guide.
If you have any questions at any point in the process, you can contact our Support Team. The contact details are
listed at the end of this document.
2 Steps to Register an App and Generate the Client
ID and Client Secret Key for G Suite
Step 1: Enable Google APIs and Create a Project
1. Go to the Google Cloud Console
([Link] )
2. Sign in with your Google Workspace (GSuite) account
3. Click on the Select a project dropdown (top left) and click New Project
4. Name your project and click Create
5. Once the project is created, select it from the project list
Step 2: Enable the Required APIs
( [Link]
1. In the Cloud Console, go to APIs & Services > Library
2. Search for the API you need (Google Drive API and Admin SDK API)
3. Click on the API and then Enable it
Step 3: Create OAuth Credentials
1. Navigate to APIs & Services > Credentials
2. Click Create Credentials > OAuth Client ID
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3. If you haven't configured the OAuth consent screen, follow these steps:
• Click Configure Consent Screen
• Select Internal (for GSuite users) or External (for public apps)
• Fill in required fields (App Name, Support Email, Developer Contact)
• Add scopes if needed (like Gmail, Drive, etc.)
• Click Save and Continue
Step 4: Navigate to Credentials
• Click on the Navigation Menu (☰) (top-left corner)
• Go to APIs & Services > Credentials.
Step 5: Click "Create Credentials":
• Select OAuth Client ID
Step 6: Find "Application Type":
• You will see a section labeled Application Type
• Choose from the options:
Web application → For web-based apps
Desktop app → For local applications
Android → For mobile apps on Android
iOS → For iPhone/iPad apps
Step 7: Get Client ID and Secret Key
• After creation, you will see a dialog box with:
Client ID
Client Secret
• Copy these and store them securely
• You can also download them as a JSON file for API authentication
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3 Add GSuite
After you have installed the Solution and configured the Lepide service to run with administrative credentials,
you can add a G Suite component for auditing.
From the Home Screen, click the Settings icon at the top right of the screen.
The Admin Console is displayed. From here, select Manage Components and the Manage Components screen
is displayed:
Figure 1: Manage Components
• From the Component Management window, click on the GSuite icon to add this component to the
solution.
The Add Credential for GSuite dialog box is displayed:
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Figure 2: Component Credential
• Add the Server Name
The specified name will appear in the ‘Server Name’ column for the All Environment Changes Report
• Add the Domain Name
• Please enter a valid domain name. The domain name entered will be used for user enumeration and
will not be validated here.
• Add the Client ID
For steps on how to generate the Client ID and Secret Key, please refer to Section 2 of this guide.
• Add the Client Secret Key
• Click Next to continue
The Database Settings window is selected:
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Figure 3: Database Settings
Add the Database Settings as follows:
• Server Name – enter the name of the server
• Authentication Type – choose from either:
Windows Authentication or
SQL Authentication – add the User Name and Password
• Select to either:
Create database – enter the database name and click Test Connection to test the database connection
Or
Select database – use the drop-down arrow to select the name of an existing database
• Click Apply
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The added component will be displayed in the Manage Components window:
Figure 4: Added GSuite Component
4 Edit the GSuite Component
To edit the component, click on the Component Name in the Added Components section of the Manage
Components window:
Figure 5: Manage Components
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The credential window will be displayed:
Figure 5: Credential Window
• Click on the edit icon
The Edit Credential window will be displayed with the first step of the wizard:
Figure 6: Edit Credential
• Make the changes as required, clicking the Next button to move to the next step of the wizard
• Click Finish when done
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5 Run a Report to show GSuite Changes
Once the GSuite component has been installed, you can generate the All Environment Changes Report to see all
changes which have taken place within GSuite:
• From the web console Home screen, choose Lepide Auditor
• From the Lepide Auditor menu at the top of the screen, choose Reports
• Select the All Environment Changes Report
• Click the Filter icon to filter by the GSuite component:
Figure 7: Filter on the GSuite Component
• Click Apply
• Select a time frame if required or leave as the default of today’s date
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• Click Generate Report
Figure 8: All Environment Changes Report
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6 Support
If you are facing any issues whilst installing, configuring, or using the solution, you can connect with our team
using the contact information below.
Product Experts Technical Gurus
USA/Canada: +1(0)-800-814-0578 USA/Canada: +1(0)-800-814-0578
UK/Europe: +44 (0) -208-099-5403 UK/Europe: +44 (0) -208-099-5403
Rest of the World: +91 (0) -991-004-9028 Rest of the World: +91(0)-991-085-4291
Alternatively, visit [Link] to chat live with our team. You can also email your
queries to the following addresses:
sales@[Link]
support@[Link]
To read more about the solution, visit [Link]
7 Trademarks
Lepide Data Security Platform, Lepide Data Security Platform App, Lepide Data Security Platform App Server,
Lepide Data Security Platform (Web Console), Lepide Data Security Platform Logon/Logoff Audit Module, Lepide
Data Security Platform for Active Directory, Lepide Data Security Platform for Group Policy Object, Lepide Data
Security Platform for Exchange Server, Lepide Data Security Platform for SQL Server, Lepide Data Security
Platform SharePoint, Lepide Object Restore Wizard, Lepide Active Directory Cleaner, Lepide User Password
Expiration Reminder, and LiveFeed are registered trademarks of Lepide Software Pvt Ltd.
All other brand names, product names, logos, registered marks, service marks and trademarks (except above of
Lepide Software Pvt. Ltd.) appearing in this document are the sole property of their respective owners. These are
purely used for informational purposes only.
Microsoft®, Active Directory®, Group Policy Object®, Exchange Server®, Exchange Online®, SharePoint®, and
SQL Server® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
NetApp® is a trademark of NetApp, Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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