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My app needs continuous/background access to file data (docs and spreadsheets) that the user selects through the Google Picker API. Meaning, I need to access the file e.g. days after it was first selected/picked by the user.

I can get temporary access to the file using the OAuth token created by the picker (and access the file via the docs/spreadsheets API), but this token expires and cannot be refreshed (AFAICT).

My app can generate auth tokens for a user in the background. But, when I try to use an auth token generated for the same user, on the same App/Client ID, with the same scopes I get a 403 forbidden error.

Is there a way to get long-lasting access to files via the Google Picker API without the user re-authenticating the file before each access?

I can expand my scopes on the backend (I'm using drive.file currently), but I want to avoid using restricted scopes (like drive.readonly).

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  • This question is similar to: I want to use Google API refresh tokens forever. If you believe it’s different, please edit the question, make it clear how it’s different and/or how the answers on that question are not helpful for your problem. Commented May 26 at 12:04
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