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123 Work Insights icon
Description of 123 Work Insights icon
When to use it
Use the instruction below when you want to utilize Google Workspace Work insights. You need to have the required Google Workspace Enterprise license for this service.
How it works
By creating a GCP project and publishing the Work insights link as the URL for the project. You will enable the URL just for the users who are entitled to utilize Google Workspace - Work insights.
Creation
1 - Create a GCP project
In the Google Chrome browser go to https://console.cloud.google.com.
Click 'Create project'.
Provide a name 'Work Insights icon'
2 - Create a Consent screen
Once the project is created; Select the project
Go to the navigation menu and click on “APIs & Services” > “OAuth consent screen”.
Configure the OAuth consent screen as “User Type” > “Internal”.
Fill in the required info (App name, user support email, developer contact information) and save and continue.
You can leave the scopes empty and click on “Save and continue”.
3a - Credentials
Then on the menu in the left click on “Credentials”.
Click on “+CREATE CREDENTIALS” in the top
Select “Oauth client ID”.
3b - Credentials
In the OAuth Client ID screen:
Change “Application type” to “Web application”,
Type as name "Work insights"
Click the button "Create"
On the next OAuth screen click OK
4 - APIs
On the menu in the left click on “Enable APIs & services” and then on “+ENABLE APIS AND SERVICES”.
Look for the “Google Workspace Marketplace SDK” and enable it.
5a - Marketplace API
Once it loads, click in the tab “APP CONFIGURATION”.
Click on “Private” for “App Visibility”,
Installation settings: "Admin only install"
for “App integration” select “Web app”
“Universal Nav URL” enter the URL: https://apps.google.com/workinsights/
Fill in the “Developer information” required fields (This information won’t affect the application), then hit “SAVE”.
Once saved, scroll up and then click on the tab “Store listing”.
Fill in the required information, under “Graphics Asset” enter the logo that you want the app to show in the App launcher (9-dot box in top right), on my testing I was able to use the same icon for all sizes.
You can use any links for the URLs required in this section as this app will be internal to your organization, then click on “Publish”.
5b - Marketplace API
for “App integration” select “Web app”
“Universal Nav URL” enter the URL: https://apps.google.com/workinsights/
5c - Marketplace API
Fill in the “Developer information” required fields (This information won’t affect the application), then hit “SAVE”.
Once saved, scroll up and then click on the tab “Store listing”.
5d - Marketplace API
In the tab “Store listing”:
Fill in the required information,
Application name: Work insights
Short description: Work Insights is a reporting tool for Google Workspace™ that gives you insights into the impact of your Google Workspace™ deployment.
Detailed description: Work Insights is a reporting tool for Google Workspace™ that gives you insights into the impact of your Google Workspace™ deployment. Using easy-to-read charts, you can see metrics on your organization's Google Workspace™ adoption, productivity, and collaboration.
Provide a category, e.g. HR and legal
under “Graphics Asset” enter the logo that you want the app to show in the App launcher (9-dot box in top right). You use the same icon for all sizes. The recommendation is to use the official logo:
https://www.gstatic.com/images/branding/product/1x/work_insights_512dp.pngSupport links: You can use any links for the URLs required in this section as this app will be internal to your organization.
Distribution: recommended is to use all regions.
click on “Publish”.
6a - Authorize app
After the app is published you will see the link for the app in the Marketplace,
Open the Google Workspace admin console. https://admin.google.com
Go to Apps > Google Workspace Marketplace Apps > Apps list
Click the button "Install app"; New window with Marketplace app appears
Search for "Work insights" (or the name that you provide)
Select the app icon and click on the button “Admin install”
Select "Certain groups or organization units"
Check "I agree to the application....ToS"
Click the button "Next"
Propagation may take up to 72 hours.
6b - Authorize app
Click on the "Select groups" option (recommendation)
Select the group e.g. "Access-Work insights"
Click the button Finish
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a super admin?
The instruction above requires you to be a Google Workspace super admin. See Google help about this role: https://support.google.com/a/answer/33325.
Do I need Google Workspace enterprise licenses
Yes, you need to have Google Workspace enterprise licenses, as that is the only service that provides access to the Google Workspace insights service.
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