The Drive API is not allowed for certain use cases without Google’s
express prior written consent, including the following:
Backup of user or app content from a developer’s app or project to Drive.
Cryptocurrency mining.
Broad video distribution or dissemination of copyrighted content
without authorization.
Using Drive as a replacement for a large-scale content delivery
network (CDN) is not allowed.
File cloning tools that enable sharding of user storage and/or circumvention of Drive storage limits.
Use of restricted scopes
The use of restricted scopes is allowed for certain situations, such as:
Platform-specific and web apps that provide local sync or automatic backup
of users’ Drive files.
Productivity and educational applications whose user interface might involve
interaction with Drive files (or their metadata or permissions). Productivity
applications include task management, note taking, workgroup communications,
and classroom collaboration applications.
Reporting and security applications that provide user or customer insight
into how files are shared or accessed.
If you’re using restricted scopes, the restricted scope verification
process and a security assessment are required. For more information on
Drive scopes and their sensitivity levels, see
Google Drive scopes. Additionally, review the
OAuth API verification FAQs
to determine when your app should go through verification and what type
of verification is required.
When possible, we recommend using non-sensitive scopes as it grants per-file
access scope and narrows access to specific functionality needed by an app.
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