Comparison between OAuth Client ID and Service Account Email

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Hi,

Good Day.

May I ask the comparison between OAuth Client ID and Service Account Email? Is the OAuth Client ID recommended for Attended Automation while Service Account Email is recommended for Unattended Automation? May I ask other differences and the advantages/disadvantages between the two?

Thank you.

Best regards,
Robert

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hi, @RobertRussell_Monsalud OAuth Client ID is for things where a user needs to log in or give permission. So, it’s best for attended automation where someone is there to approve stuff.

Service Account Email is for bots running on their own, without a user around. It’s perfect for unattended automation, like overnight or scheduled runs.

  • OAuth Client ID: needs user, user controls access, but sessions can expire.

  • Service Account: no user needed, bot runs solo anytime, better for background jobs.

So yeah, if your automation needs a human to approve, go with OAuth Client ID.
If it runs by itself, no user interaction, use Service Account.

Hope that clears it up!

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Thank you for the information. It is helpful.

Best regards,
Robert

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