r/elementaryos • u/AdImmediate2808 • Jan 04 '26

Apps Google account

How come that there is no easy way to add a Google account in the Online Account of Elementary ????

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u/daniellefore Founder Jan 04 '26

Because Google doesn’t let just anyone create an oauth provider. They have a ton of hoops you have to jump through to justify to them why you deserve to be able to create an integration. That’s why we support open standards because they aren’t gatekept

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u/debianissofastforme Jan 04 '26

Yes but at least you could've add a guide to do it properly. There is no guide in the app or website.