Google Verification Process Access Blocked

If you encounter the following error when trying to connect your Google account to EmailBison:

This typically means your Google Workspace administrator has not yet approved the OAuth client ID used by EmailBison.

Step-by-Step: How to Approve the OAuth Client ID

Follow these steps to authorize Google account connections in EmailBison:

1. Go to the Google Admin Console

• Visit admin.google.com

• Log in using your admin credentials

2. Navigate to API Access Settings

• Go to:
  Security -> API Controls -> App Access Control

3. Configure the OAuth Client

• Click the “Add App” dropdown and select "OAuth App Name or Client ID"

• Paste in the OAuth Client ID visible in your Bison dashboard

4. Approve the App

• Select the application from the list

• Click Select again

• Mark the app as Trusted

• Click Finish

Connecting Your Account After Approval

Once the app is approved in your Google Admin Console:

1. Return to the EmailBison Connect Google O’Auth Screen

2. Enter your name and email address

3. You’ll be redirected to Google’s authentication flow

4. Click Continue to authorize access

5. The connection should complete within a few seconds

6. A confirmation message will appear once the account is successfully connected

Still Confused?

If you're unsure what Client ID to use or run into issues with your Admin Console, contact your dedicated EmailBison support.