# Connect Google Drive

Link your Google account to sync your contacts with a Google Sheet and back them up to Google Drive.

_Last updated: 2026-09-11_


## Overview

Connecting Google Drive lets Automate AI sync your contacts to a Google Sheet and back them up to Google Drive.

## Before you begin

- You need a Google account. Connecting takes you through Google’s own sign-in and permission screens, outside Automate AI.

## Open Google Drive settings

### Step 1 — Open Google Drive settings

Go to Settings, then select Google Drive.

## Connect your account

### Step 2 — Connect your Google account

Connect with Google starts a Google sign-in and permission screen. Approve access there to finish connecting.

> **NOTE: This leaves Automate AI briefly**
> Connect with Google opens a real Google sign-in and consent screen — Automate AI never asks for your Google password directly. Connect your own account when you’re ready.

## Expected result

According to the page, after you connect your account, this screen lets you choose a Google Sheet (or create one) to sync your contacts to.

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### See also

[Manage Your Contacts](/docs/features-manage-contacts) — The contacts that get synced to your Google Sheet once connected.

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