Summary
The user is inquiring about the compatibility of using a service account file for authentication in the Connector Builder for the Google Calendar Connector.
Question
I am trying to set up a new connector for Google calendar. It looks like the options for authentication are API Key, Bearer, Basic HTTP, OAuth, and Session Token. However, in my current Python pipeline I have for Google calendar, I use a service account file. Is that compatible with the Connector Builder?
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Yes, using a service account for authentication is compatible with Airbyte’s Connector Builder. For Google APIs, including Google Calendar, Airbyte supports both OAuth and Service Account Key Authentication. For Airbyte Open Source users, it is recommended to use Service Account Key Authentication. You can create a service account, generate a key, and enable the Google Calendar API. The steps to create a service account are outlined in the setup guide. However, please note that the Connector Builder is designed to work with certain types of APIs and authentication mechanisms. It supports Basic HTTP, API Key, OAuth2.0 with long-lived refresh token, and Session Token. You can refer to the compatibility guide to ensure your API and authentication method are compatible with the Connector Builder. If your authentication mechanism is a session token obtained through calling a separate endpoint, which expires after some amount of time and needs to be re-obtained, it is compatible with the Connector Builder as mentioned here. Remember, if the API uses other grant types like PKCE, it’s not possible to use the connector builder with OAuth authentication. In such cases, you might need to use the Python CDK as mentioned here.
Where can I find the option to use a service account for authentication in Airbyte’s Connector Builder? <@U04SE163WC8>
The option to use a service account for authentication is not directly mentioned in the Connector Builder section of the Airbyte documentation provided. However, the Connector Builder does allow you to specify the authentication method for your connector. This is done in the “Authentication” section on the “Global Configuration” page in the connector builder. If your API uses multiple or custom authentication methods, you can use the low-code CDK or Python CDK. For more specific instructions on using a service account for authentication, you may need to refer to the documentation for the specific source or destination you are working with. For example, the Google Sheets, Google Drive, BigQuery, Firebase Realtime Database, and PubSub connectors all support Service Account Key Authentication, and the documentation provides detailed setup guides for these (Google Sheets, Google Drive, BigQuery, Firebase Realtime Database, PubSub). Please note that the actual process of creating a service account and generating a key is done in your Google Cloud console, not within Airbyte. Once you have created the service account and key, you can then provide these credentials when setting up your source or destination in Airbyte.
i do not see an option for using a service account file in the “Authentication” section on the “Global Configuration” page in the connector builder <@U04SE163WC8>
I’m sorry for the confusion, but based on the provided extracts, it appears that the option to use a service account file for authentication is not explicitly mentioned in the “Authentication” section of the Connector Builder in Airbyte. The Connector Builder allows you to specify the authentication method for your connector, but it primarily mentions methods like Basic HTTP, OAuth, and Session Token. For more complex or custom authentication methods, it’s recommended to use the low-code CDK or Python CDK. If you’re trying to use a service account file for a specific API, you might need to refer to the specific documentation for that API or connector. If the API or connector supports service account file authentication, the documentation should provide the necessary instructions. If you’re still having trouble, I would recommend reaching out to the Airbyte community on their forum or Slack for more specific guidance.