Two Ways to Setup Google Credentials in n8n – Pick the One That Works Long-Term

2 ways to set up Google credentials in n8n. Resolves permission & expiration issues. #n8n #n8nTutorial #n8nSetup In this video, I’ll show you two correct ways to connect your Google account to n8n: 👉 OAuth2 credentials (the most common setup) 👉 Service Account credentials (often the better solution for long-running workflows) Most tutorials only explain one method. This video covers both, explains when to use each, and fixes the most common problems people run into when connecting n8n to Google APIs. You’ll learn: How to set up Google OAuth credentials in n8n How to set up Google service account credentials in n8n How to fix the Google credentials expire issue in n8n This tutorial is especially useful if: Your n8n Google credentials keep expiring You’re self-hosting n8n You can’t connect your Google account in n8n You need a stable setup for Google Sheets, Drive, or other Google APIs By the end of the video, you’ll have a reliable Google credential setup in n8n that works long-term — without weekly manual fixes. 00:00 Intro 01:06 Connect OAuth2 credential 03:32 Token expire issue explained 05:15 Connect service account credential 07:40 Which method should you use? #n8nAutomation #n8nWorkflow #Tech #Productivity Subscribe to get more tips, tools, and insights just like this one. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@CyberBlueCollarBrandon?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my other cool videos too for more ideas: 👉 n8n automation: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5TOS2hGqCmBKdzIDA21XsZdDidPwXgO&si=pZGun9jgBN2-rMaR You can also find me on: 👉: 𝕏: https://x.com/CyberBlueCollar I’m Brandon — a software developer, tech enthusiast, and indie hacker who loves building cool things. I make videos about the projects I’ve built, tips, and funny discoveries from experimenting with different tech stacks. I love sharing contents on working smarter, building faster, and creating things that are actually useful. On this channel, I share: ⚡ Practical tools & techniques I use daily 🛠 Behind-the-scenes looks at the projects I’m building 🤖 Automation & workflow hacks to save time and boost productivity 💡 Ideas and inspiration from my past creations — so you can use, adapt, and build your own Whether you’re a developer, maker, or just love useful tech, my goal is to share ideas you can immediately apply to your own projects.