Duplicati and Google Drive paths

[kenkendk]

I think this is the source of the problems:

@tringoldsby

However, if I create a folder using the web interface, and then tell Duplicati to use that folder, it claims the folder does not exist and creates another folder of exactly the same name. Clearly, under the covers, there is some sort of identifier for Google files and folders that is different than the names shown.

The name you set on a folder is just a label. All files and folders have an internal ID, so you can easily have multiple folders with the same name, although it is really confusing to browse it from the Web UI.

When you log in with via the OAuth handler, and choose “Google Drive” you only give Duplicati permissions to see/touch files it has created itself. Thus if you create a folder from the WebUI, Duplicati has not created it and is not allowed access to it.

“This is not a bug, its a feature”. Specifically, it is done to prevent a rogue Duplicati from wiping your Google Drive (extremely unlikely, but that is the idea).

@tringoldsby

Is there any way to get Duplicati to see files and folders that have been created using Google’s GDrive tools (for moving and copying files within the drive)?

If you do not like this, and want Duplicati to have full access to your Drive, you can use the button “Google Docs” (stupid name for this, I know) on the OAuth handler page. The generated AuthID here will grant full access to your Drive.