> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://foodmonkey-docs.natadtech.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://foodmonkey-docs.natadtech.com/define-basics/google-authentication.md). # Google Authentication Here's how to activate Google login. Visit [Google API Console](https://console.developers.google.com/). Create a new project or select an existing one if you've already set one up.

Then, access the Library from the left-hand menu.

Locate the Google+ API and click on it.

Activate the Google+ API.

Now, after enabling the API, navigate to the **OAuth consent screen** from the left-hand menu and choose **External**.

Then, fill in the required information related to your domain project and click **Save**.

Proceed to the **Credentials** section from the left-hand menu, click on **Create Credentials**, and select **OAuth client ID**.

Choose **Web application** and input the relevant details for your project's domain.

{% hint style="info" %} Note\ Ensure that your domain matches the one specified in the **OAuth consent screen.**\ Additionally, the redirect route should match the one defined in the picture. ****** {% endhint %} {% hint style="info" %} If you encounter issues with authorizing your domain, access the **authorized domains list** and include your domain. {% endhint %} Click on **Create** and then copy the provided credentials into the .env file.

``` GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID="" //Used for google login GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET="" //Used for google login GOOGLE_REDIRECT="" //Used for google login ```