Google Sign In - Anything

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Let users sign in to your app with their Google accounts. They’ll share their email, name, profile picture, and language settings.

Google Auth is not yet available for mobile apps. We are working on this feature. Currently, Google Sign In only works for web apps published to custom domains.

You’ll need to set up a few things in Google first, then add those settings to Anything.

Before you start

Make sure you have:

• An Anything project with User Accounts turned on
• Your app running on a custom domain through Anything’s domain setup

Google Sign In needs a custom domain - you can’t use the default created.app domains. You’ll need:

• A domain you own
• Anything Pro subscription
• DNS records properly configured

Overview

Create Google Credentials

Set up Google OAuth

Add to Anything

Add credentials to Anything

Add sign-in UI

Customize the login button

Test flow

Make sure login works

Google Cloud Setup

1. Access Google Cloud OAuth Clients

   1. Go to Google Cloud OAuth Clients
   2. Sign in with your Google account

2. Select or Create Project

   1. Click the project selector dropdown
   2. Choose to create a new project or select an existing one

3. Configure New Project

   1. If creating new: Enter a recognizable project name (internal use only)
   2. Choose whether to add it to an existing Organization or “No organization”
   3. Click “Create”

4. Initialize Google Auth Platform

   1. Once project is selected/created
   2. Click “Get Started” on the Google Auth Platform screen

5. Configure App Information

   1. Enter your App Name (this will be public-facing)
   2. Add a support email address (this will be public-facing)

6. Select User Type

   1. Choose your app’s audience
   2. Select “External” unless this is an internal app for your Google Workspace organization

7. Add Contact Information

   1. Enter developer contact email address
   2. This will be used by Google to contact you about your application

8. Create OAuth Client

   1. Navigate to credentials section
   2. Click “Create OAuth Client”

9. Configure OAuth Client

   1. Select “Web Application” as the application type
   2. Name your client (e.g., “Production”)

10. Configure Authorized Origin and Redirect URI

    1. Add https://www.your-custom-domain.com as an Authorized JavaScript Origin (replace with your actual domain)
    2. Add https://www.your-custom-domain.com/api/auth/callback/google as an Authorized redirect URI

Must include:

- `https://` protocol prefix in both fields
- `www` prefix in both fields
- Exact domain used for the app in Anything’s custom domain settings
- Valid CNAME record for `www` subdomain configured in DNS ( [see Domains guide](/content/docs/launch/domains#connect-an-existing-domain/index.html))

11. Copy Client ID

    1. Create the OAuth Client
    2. Copy the generated Client ID
    3. Save it for adding to your Anything project later

12. Copy Client Secret

    1. Click the Edit button
    2. Copy the Client Secret
    3. Save it for adding to your Anything project later

13. Customize Branding (Optional)

    1. Navigate to the Branding section
    2. Add your app domain, privacy policy, and terms
    3. These will appear on the Google Sign In page

14. Configure Additional Scopes (Optional)

    1. If your app needs additional permissions
    2. Request additional scopes as needed

15. Submit for Verification (Later)
    Before going live, submit your app for verification in the Verification Center. This is required for external Google users to sign in to your app.

Add to Anything project

1. Enable User Accounts in your Anything project
   You have two options:
   1. Prompt Anything with “Let users sign in”
   2. Enable User Accounts from the logo menu

User Accounts must be enabled before proceeding with Google Sign In setup

2. Access Project Settings

   1. Click the 3-dot menu at the top of the chat
   2. Select “Project Settings”

3. Enable Google Sign In

   1. Navigate to the Authentication section
   2. Find Google Sign In toggle
   3. Make sure it’s turned on

4. Add Google Credentials

   1. Paste in your Client ID from the previous section
   2. Paste in your Client Secret from the previous section
   3. Click Save to store your credentials

5. Add Sign In UI

   1. Return to the chat
   2. Prompt Anything with something like “Add Google Sign In as an option”
   3. Anything will automatically update your sign-in pages with Google Sign In
   4. You can customize the UI further if you’d like.

6. Publish Your App

   1. Click the Publish button
   2. Review your changes
   3. Publish to make the Google Sign In feature live

7. Test the Flow

   1. Open your published app in an incognito window
   2. Navigate to the sign-in page
   3. Click the Google Sign In button
   4. Complete the Google authentication flow
   5. Verify you’re successfully logged in to your app
   6. Check the user is logged in by looking at the auth_users table in your database

Always test the authentication flow in an incognito window to ensure it works for new users

Testing

1. Publish your changes
2. Open your app in a new incognito window
3. Go to the sign in page
4. Try signing in with Google
5. Check the auth_users table to see your new user

Troubleshooting

Can't see the Google button

• Check if User Accounts is turned on
• Make sure Google Sign In is enabled in Project Settings
• Try publishing your changes again
• Clear your browser data and try in incognito mode

Getting 'Access Blocked: This app's request is not valid'

• Check that your Client ID and Client Secret are correctly pasted in Anything
• Ensure your domain is added as an Authorized JavaScript Origin in Google Cloud
• Verify your app is published and accessible at your custom domain

In Google Cloud, always use ' https://www.your-domain.com' not just 'your-domain.com'. Many login problems happen because people forget the 'https://' protocol and 'www' prefix.

Login not working

• Double check your domain is exactly the same in Anything and Google Cloud
• Make sure your callback URL is right: https://www.[your-domain].com/api/auth/callback/google
• Check if your Client ID and Secret are pasted correctly
• Make sure your domain is set up in Google Cloud
• Make sure your app is live at your custom domain

Seeing 'App not verified by Google'

• This is normal during testing
• You can test with up to 100 users
• For a live app, you’ll need Google to verify it
• Fill out all the info Google asks for

Users can't sign in after domain change

• Update the Authorized JavaScript Origins in Google Cloud
• Update the Authorized redirect URIs in Google Cloud
• Update your domain in the OAuth consent screen
• Re-publish your app on the new domain

FAQ

Can I use created.app domains?

No, Google Sign In needs your own domain. You’ll need:

• A domain you own
• Anything Pro subscription
• Properly configured DNS records

What user info do I get?

By default:

• Email address
• Name
• Profile picture (if they have one)

Additional information requires requesting extra scopes in Google Cloud Console.

Can I change how the login button looks?

Yes! Just:

1. Go back to chat
2. Tell Anything how you want it to look
3. Anything will help style it while following Google’s rules

Do I need Google to verify my app?

• For testing (up to 100 users): No
• For a live app: Yes
• Internal Google Workspace apps: No

How do I add more permissions/scopes?

1. Go to Google Cloud Console OAuth consent screen
2. Add additional scopes in the “Scopes” section
3. Provide justification for each scope
4. Note: Additional scopes may require Google verification

Can I use Google Auth for internal tools and permissioning?

Yes! Configure your app as “Internal” in Google Cloud Console to unlock enterprise features:

• Skip verification - No Google app review required
• Automatic user sync - Users managed through your Google Workspace
• Built-in permissions - Use Google Workspace groups and roles
• Enterprise SSO - Seamless sign-in with existing credentials

Perfect for internal dashboards, employee portals, and any app where you need to restrict access to your organization.