Requirements for setting up a Google Workspace backup

This article covers what you need before you set up a Google Workspace backup in Keepit.

Supported Google Workspace editions

Keepit supports the following Google Workspace editions:

• Business
• Education
• Enterprise
• Essentials
• Frontline

Keepit doesn't cover product SKUs outside the Google Workspace scope, such as Google Voice, Google Vault, Google Cloud Identity, and Google Cloud Identity Premium.

Service account requirements

You must use a service account with the Super Administrator role to configure the backup. This role gives the account access to data across all user accounts.

Important: Don't remove the Super Administrator role from the service account after the initial backup. The service account must keep this role to authenticate ongoing backups and restores

Use a super admin for the backup

You must use a service account with the Super Administrator role to configure the backup. This role ensures the account has access to data across all accounts.

Important: You cannot remove the Super Administrator role from the service account after the initial backup. It must retain this role to authenticate ongoing backups and restores.

The service account doesn't need a paid Google Workspace license.

Enable API access 

Make sure third-party apps can request unrestricted access to Google data on behalf of your users.

To enable API access:

1. Sign in to the Google Admin console with your administrator account.

2. In the left-hand menu, select Security > Access and data control > API controls. 

3. Click the Settings card.

4. Click Unconfigured third-party apps.

5. Select (Default) Allow users to access third-party apps.

6. Click Save.

Install the Keepit app in Google Workspace Marketplace

You must install the Keepit app in Google Workspace Marketplace as part of connector creation. You can do this before or during connector setup.

For instructions, see Install the Keepit App in Google Workspace Marketplace.