> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.filed.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.filed.com/reference/plugins/integrations/productivity/google-docs.md).

# Google Docs

With this integration connected, you can use Filed **Chat** and **Routines** to retrieve information from Google Docs and, when **Write** access is enabled, perform approved actions in Google Docs.

## Connect Google Docs

1. Name the connection for the authorized Google account.
2. Sign in, approve permissions, and return to Filed.
3. Verify access with a non-sensitive document.
4. Enable write only when Filed may create or modify documents.

Documents remain subject to Google Drive sharing permissions.

## Verify the connection

After the connection becomes **Active**, open a known item that the authorized account should be able to access. Confirm Google consent and document sharing. For a new connection, test against a non-production or non-client-sensitive item before relying on it in a deadline-driven workflow.

## Manage permissions

Read access is always enabled. Turn off **Write** in the connection settings to prevent Filed from creating or modifying Google Docs data while keeping the connection available for read-only workflows. Re-enable it only after the firm approves the change.

## Troubleshooting

**The authorization screen will not complete.** Sign out of the wrong provider account, restart the connection, and use the firm-managed account that has Google consent and document sharing.

**The connection is active but data is missing.** The provider only exposes content available to the authorized user. Review Google consent and document sharing, then reconnect if the account or environment was wrong.

**The connection is pending or failed.** Open the connection in Filed, correct the provider-side issue, and select **Reconnect**. Do not create duplicate connections to work around a permissions problem.

## Using this integration with Filed Chat and Routines

Use **Chat** for one-off questions and guided work on a client, such as finding Google Docs information, summarizing it, or preparing an approved next step. Use **Routines** to automate repeatable work with Google Docs data on a schedule or in response to a trigger.

Both experiences respect the connection's access: they can only use data the authorized account can reach, and they can only perform changes when **Write** is enabled. Review changes in the connected application before you finalize them.

## Example prompts

Use these as starting points and replace the bracketed details with the client, date range, folder, record, or task you need. Filed will only run write actions when this connection's **Write** access is enabled.

* “Summarize the Google Docs information for \[client name] for \[date range].”
* “Find items in Google Docs that need review before \[deadline].”
* “With write access enabled, prepare the approved Google Docs update and show the proposed changes first.”

## Capabilities

### Review financial operations information

Use Filed to retrieve the payroll, spend, payment, or billing information available to the connected account. This helps with review, reconciliation, and deadline-driven operational work.

### Prepare approved financial operations changes

When **Write** access is enabled, Filed can support provider actions that your firm has approved. Review the proposed change carefully before allowing it to affect live financial records.

### Separate reporting from action

Use read-only access for reporting and analysis. Enable Write only for a dedicated connection whose owner and scope are appropriate for production financial activity.


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