Google Drive in ClickUp

Connecting Google Drive to ClickUp lets your team attach, preview, and manage documents directly from tasks, saving time and keeping work in one place. This guide walks you through setting up the integration, using it inside tasks, and managing permissions and settings.

Follow the steps below to quickly enable the integration and make your ClickUp workspace the central hub for your files.

What the Google Drive and ClickUp integration does

The Google Drive and ClickUp integration links your cloud files to your tasks without duplicating documents. Instead of uploading copies, you attach live Google Drive items so everyone always sees the latest version.

With this integration you can:

• Attach Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, PDFs, and more to tasks
• Search your Google Drive directly from a ClickUp task
• Preview many file types inside the task view
• Open files in Google Drive for full editing
• Control whether team members see, comment on, or edit linked files

This keeps your projects organized while preserving your existing Google Drive folder structure.

How to connect Google Drive to ClickUp

You can connect Google Drive to your ClickUp account from inside any task. Once connected, you can reuse the same account across your workspace.

Step 1: Open a task in ClickUp

1. Sign in to your workspace.
2. Open any task where you want to attach a file.
3. Locate the attachments area in the task view.

The attachment toolbar is where you will find the Google Drive option.

Step 2: Start the Google Drive connection

1. In the task, click the Attachments section or paperclip icon.
2. Select Google Drive from the list of attachment sources.

If you have not connected Google Drive to ClickUp before, you will be prompted to sign in to your Google account.

Step 3: Authorize ClickUp to access Google Drive

1. Choose the Google account you want to connect.
2. Review the permissions requested.
3. Click Allow to grant access so ClickUp can show your Drive files.

Authorization allows ClickUp to read file metadata and attach links, but your documents remain stored in Google Drive.

Attaching Google Drive files to ClickUp tasks

After you connect Google Drive, you can attach existing files or create new documents directly from within a task.

Attach existing Google Drive files

1. Open the task in which you want to add files.
2. Click the Attachments section.
3. Select Google Drive.
4. Use the search bar or browse your Drive folders.
5. Click one or more files to attach them to the task.

The selected items are added as linked attachments. Each attachment shows the file name, type, and a direct link back to Google Drive.

Create new Google Drive documents from ClickUp

Instead of creating a file in Google Drive first, you can generate new documents directly from a task.

1. In the task attachments area, choose Google Drive.
2. Look for options like New Google Doc, New Google Sheet, or New Google Slides.
3. Select the file type you want to create.
4. Name the document when prompted.

A new file is created in your Google Drive and automatically attached to your ClickUp task so everyone can find it easily.

Managing permissions for Google Drive files in ClickUp

File access for attached documents is always controlled by Google Drive, not ClickUp. That means a user’s ability to open, comment on, or edit a file depends on the sharing settings inside Google Drive.

How sharing affects access

• If a file is private, only people explicitly added in Google Drive will be able to view it from the task.
• If a file is set to Anyone with the link can view, then any task viewer with the link will see it in read-only mode.
• If a file is shared with your team or domain with edit access, collaborators can edit it directly from the task link.

Adjust the sharing settings in Google Drive whenever you need to expand or restrict access for people working in ClickUp.

Changing Google Drive permissions

1. Open the attached file from the task.
2. In Google Drive, click the Share button.
3. Add or remove collaborators, or update link sharing options.
4. Save your changes.

These changes take effect immediately, so the next time someone opens the attachment from ClickUp, they will have the updated level of access.

Using Google Drive previews inside ClickUp

When you attach supported file types, you can quickly preview them without leaving the task.

Supported previews in ClickUp

Many common file types support inline previews, including:

• Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
• PDF files
• Popular image types, such as PNG and JPG

To open a preview, simply click the attachment thumbnail or name within the task. From the preview, you can open the full document in Google Drive for advanced editing.

Removing or updating Google Drive attachments in ClickUp

You may sometimes need to clean up or change attachments on a task without affecting the original document in Google Drive.

Remove an attachment from a task

1. Open the task with the attachment.
2. Hover over the attached file in the attachment list.
3. Click the remove or trash icon next to the file.
4. Confirm if prompted.

This action only removes the link from ClickUp. The file remains safely stored in Google Drive.

Replace an attachment with a different file

1. Remove the old Google Drive attachment from the task.
2. Use the Attachments area to choose Google Drive again.
3. Select the new file you want to link.

Replacing attachments helps keep your ClickUp tasks up to date with the most relevant documentation.

Best practices for organizing Google Drive with ClickUp

To get the most from this integration, plan how you organize your Google Drive content and how your team uses tasks.

• Maintain a clear folder structure in Google Drive to make searching from tasks quicker.
• Use consistent naming conventions for project files.
• Attach key documents to high-level tasks or epics so everyone can find them.
• Review access settings regularly to ensure the right people can open attached files from ClickUp.

A simple structure makes it easier for your team to move between ClickUp and Google Drive during daily work.

Troubleshooting the Google Drive and ClickUp integration

If files do not appear or you cannot attach new documents, there are a few quick checks you can perform.

Common issues and fixes

• Google Drive not showing: Sign out and sign back into your workspace, then try reconnecting Google Drive from a task.
• Authorization errors: Ensure that the Google account you authorized still exists and has not had permissions revoked.
• Missing files: Confirm you are searching the correct Google account and that you have access to the folders where files are stored.

If problems continue, review the official integration documentation for additional steps and up-to-date requirements.

Learn more about Google Drive in ClickUp

You can find the original documentation with the latest details about supported features and limitations in the official Help Center article: Google Drive integration help guide.

For broader workflow and productivity consulting around ClickUp and related tools, you can explore additional resources at Consultevo.

Once your Google Drive integration is configured, your team can work faster by keeping documents, comments, and tasks all connected in ClickUp, while still relying on Google Drive as the single source of truth for your files.

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