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The Google Drive integration lets you connect Google Docs directly to Claude on paid Claude.ai plans. You can add documents by pasting URLs or selecting recent files to provide context for your conversations.
Available on Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

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How to add Google Docs

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In chats

  1. Click the plus sign (+) in the chat interface
  2. Select “Add from Google Drive”
  3. Authenticate with Google on first use
  4. Search recent documents or paste a document URL
  5. Claude accesses and processes the document when you send your message

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In projects

The integration works only in private projects:
  1. Click “Add Content” in project knowledge
  2. Select “Google Drive”
  3. Authenticate on first use
  4. Search or paste a document URL
  5. The document becomes available to Claude within that project

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Supported file types

TypeSupportedNotes
Google Docs✅Up to 10MB, text extraction only
Google Sheets❌Not currently supported
Google Slides❌Not currently supported
Images in docs❌Not extracted
Comments/Suggestions❌Not extracted
Convert .docx files by opening in Google Docs, clicking “File,” then “Save as Google Docs.”

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Key features

  • Live sync: Documents continue syncing with the latest Google Drive version
  • Multiple documents: Add multiple docs if they fit the context window
  • Permission-based: You can only sync documents you have permission to view

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, documents continue syncing with the latest Google Drive version.
Yes, you can add multiple docs as long as they fit within the context window.
You’ll lose document preview access but your conversation history remains.

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Troubleshooting

For reconnection errors:
  1. Navigate to Settings > Integrations
  2. Find Google Drive
  3. Click the menu button (…)
  4. Select “Disconnect”
  5. Authenticate again when prompted
For persistent issues, disconnect from Google account connections at myaccount.google.com, search “Claude for Google Drive,” and delete all connections.
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