Creating an OAuth Client ID for Google Authentication

Step 1: Set Up OAuth Client ID in Google Console

1. Log in to Google Cloud Console.

2. Select an existing project or create a new one.

3. Set up the OAuth consent screen:

   • Navigate to APIs & Services → OAuth Consent Screen.

   • Fill in the Branding details.

   • Set Authorized Domain to: zoneandco.com.

4. Create OAuth credentials:

   • Go to APIs & Services → Credentials.

   • Click Create Credentials → OAuth Client ID.

   • Select Application Type: Web Application.

   • Enter a name for the credential.

5. Set Authorized Redirect URIs:

   • For global accounts:

      

     https://api.mypay.management/v1/ext-auth-callback

   • For EU-based accounts:

      

     https://api-eu.mypay.management/v1/ext-auth-callback

6. Save the settings and retrieve your Client ID and Client Secret.

⚠️ Google Console UI changes frequently. If these steps don’t match, search online for “create OAuth Client ID in Google” or check Google’s official help page.

Step 2: Configure External Authentication in Zone Employee Portal

1. Log in to Zone Employee Portal as an Administrator.

2. Go to Administration → Additional Setup.

3. Open the External Authentication Provider tab.

4. Click New to create a new authentication provider record.

5. Fill in the required details:

   • Type: GOOGLE

   • Authorize URL:

      

     https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/v2/auth

   • Client ID and Client Secret: Use the values from Google Console.

6. Save the configuration.

Your Zone Employee Portal is now set up to authenticate users with Google OAuth. 🚀