Setting Up Google Photos API: Step-by-Step Guide

✅ Step-by-Step: Enable Google Photos API for Your Account

1. Go to Google Cloud Console

2. Create a New Project

• Click the project selector (top-left next to "Google Cloud").
• Click “New Project”.
• Name it something like EchoPrime Photos Sync.
• Click Create.

3. Enable Google Photos Library API

With the new project selected, go to:

Click “Enable”.

4. Set Up OAuth 2.0 Credentials

To access your Google Photos, you'll need OAuth 2.0 credentials:

Go to:

• Click “Create Credentials” > “OAuth Client ID”
• If prompted, configure the OAuth consent screen first:
  • Choose External user type.
  • Add app name, email, and save.
• Application type: choose Desktop App or Web App depending on use.
• Click Create and download the JSON file with your credentials.

5. (Optional) Set Scopes

When building your app/script, use these scopes for Google Photos:

(Or photoslibrary.readonly.appcreateddata for tighter restrictions)

6. Use Python to Connect (If Using Scripts)

Install required packages in Termux:

Then authenticate using your downloaded OAuth JSON file.

Next Steps

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