Google Drive Remove permission function

The Google Drive Remove permission function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Google Drive functionality to remove a permission.

For a full list of available functions, please read Google Drive functions.


Description

The Google Drive Remove permission function removes a permission (revokes someone's access) from a file.


Setting it up

To use the Google Drive Remove permission function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=google-workspace-drive-remove-permission}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the Google Drive Remove permission function
  2. Click on the green button's drop-down (right side of the green button labelled "Process")
  3. On the menu that appears, click on the "+ Activity" item
  4. From here you can select the Google Drive Remove permission option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
File IDYesText-The file ID to remove the permission from
Permission IDYesText-The permission ID to remove (from list_permissions)

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
File not foundThe specified file ID does not exist
Permission not foundThe specified permission ID does not exist
Cannot remove ownerThe file owner's permission cannot be removed

Tips

  • Use List permissions first to get the permission ID
  • You cannot remove the owner's permission

Related functions

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