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Google Integrations
Google Integrations
Learn how Google Workspace and Google SSO work in Great Question, why they matter, and how to set them up.
Overview
Great Question offers two different Google integrations:
- Google Workspace — Connects your Google Calendar and Gmail to streamline scheduling and email delivery.
- Google SSO — Allows users to log in to Great Question using their Google identity.
What Is the Google Workspace Integration?
The Google Workspace integration connects Great Question to your Google Calendar and Gmail. This enables:
- Real-time syncing of your Google Calendar for scheduling interviews
- Sending study-related emails directly through your Gmail account
- Avoiding double-bookings by showing your actual availability inside Great Question
Why It Matters
- Prevents scheduling conflicts by using your true calendar availability
- Improves email deliverability because messages come from your domain
- Streamlines workflows by centralizing confirmations and reminders inside Great Question
What Is Google SSO?
Google Single Sign-On (SSO) allows team members to access Great Question using their Google login.
Why It Matters
- Faster onboarding — no new passwords to create or remember
- Improved security — authentication is managed by Google
- Consistent access control across your company’s Google-managed identities
How to Set Up the Google Workspace Integration
Follow these steps to connect your Google account:
- Open Settings
Click your name in the top-left corner and select Settings. - Go to Integrations
Select Integrations from the left-hand menu. - Connect Google Workspace
Locate Google Workspace and click Connect +. - Sign In With Google
Enter your Google credentials if prompted. - Approve Permissions
Make sure all permission checkboxes are selected, then click Allow. - (Optional) Share Email Sending Access
Toggle Make available on account if you want other workspace users to send emails through your Gmail connection.
This applies only to emails sent from Great Question — not your personal Gmail.
How to Set Up Google SSO
Google SSO may be available depending on your plan and workspace settings.
- Go to Settings → Governance → Permissions.
- Locate Authentication methods.
- If available, please proceed.
- If you are not an admin and cannot confirm this information, contact and admin on your account for further assistance.
- Head back to Settings and then click on Integrations.
- Connect Google SSO
Locate Google SSO and click Connect +. Follow prompts to authenticate with your Google account.
Once connected, users will see a "Sign in with Google" button on the login page.
Important Notes
- All requested permissions must be approved for Google Workspace to work.
- You can use Google Workspace and Calendly at the same time.
- You cannot connect Google Workspace and Microsoft integrations simultaneously.
Troubleshooting
Issue | What's happening | How to fix |
Integration fails or won’t connect | Permissions were not fully approved | Ensure all requested permissions are granted; disconnect and reconnect Google Workspace under Integrations |
Emails not sending through Gmail | Gmail connection isn’t shared or domain blocks sending | Turn on Make available on account; confirm your domain allows third-party email sending |
Cannot log in with Google SSO | Google SSO not enabled or user email doesn't match organization | Enable Google SSO in Settings → Authentication; confirm user email belongs to your Google Workspace |
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