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This article describes the RPA Google Drive functionality to update a permission.
For a full list of available functions, please read Google Drive functions.
Description
The Google Drive Update permission function changes the permission role for an existing share on a file. For example, you can change a reader to a writer.
Setting it up
To use the Google Drive Update permission function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=google-workspace-drive-update-permission}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the Google Drive Update permission function
- Click on the green button's drop-down (right side of the green button labelled "Process")
- On the menu that appears, click on the "+ Activity" item
- From here you can select the Google Drive Update permission option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| File ID | Yes | Text | - | The file ID to update the permission on |
| Permission ID | Yes | Text | - | The permission ID to update (from list_permissions) |
| New role | Yes | Select | - | New role: Reader, Writer, Commenter, or Organizer |
Output variables
This action does not produce output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| File not found | The specified file ID does not exist |
| Permission not found | The specified permission ID does not exist |
| Cannot change owner | The owner's role cannot be changed |
Tips
- Use List permissions first to get the permission ID
- The owner's role cannot be changed