OAuth client ID allows third party applications to access protected resources (such as Gmail) based on the user's credentials. Perform the following steps to create OAuth Client ID.
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From the left-hand navigation pane, select Credentials.
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Under Create Credentials, click OAuth client ID.
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In the new page named Create OAuth client ID, enter the following information.
- Select Desktop App from the Application type dropdown list.
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In the Name field, enter the unique name of your OAuth 2.0 client.
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Click Create.
Client Id and Client Secret would appear in a pop-up window. -
Click Credentials in the left menu bar and click on Download Credentials against the newly created OAuth Client Id.