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Google OAuth lets users sign in with their Google account. Community Template uses PKCE flow for secure authentication.

Create a Google OAuth Application​

Step 1: Google Cloud Console​

  1. Go to Google Cloud Console
  2. Create a new project or select an existing one
  1. Navigate to APIs & Services > OAuth consent screen
  2. Choose External (or Internal if you're a Google Workspace organization)
  3. Fill in the required fields:
    • App name
    • User support email
    • Developer contact email
  4. Save and continue through the scopes and test users steps

Step 3: Create OAuth Credentials​

  1. Go to APIs & Services > Credentials
  2. Click Create Credentials > OAuth client ID
  3. Select Web application
  4. Under Authorized redirect URIs, add:
https://yourdomain.com/auth/google/callback

Replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain.

  1. Click Create and copy the Client ID and Client Secret

Configure Community Template​

Add to your .env:

GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID=your_client_id_here
GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET=your_client_secret_here

Then enable Google login in Admin Panel > Settings > Login Methods.

Troubleshooting​

"redirect_uri_mismatch"

  • Verify the redirect URI in Google Console exactly matches https://yourdomain.com/auth/google/callback
  • Check for http vs https and trailing slashes

"invalid_client"

  • Verify your Client ID and Client Secret are correct and have no extra spaces

"Access Denied"

  • Check that the OAuth consent screen is fully configured
  • If your app is in testing mode, add your email to the test users list