Perform a test backup on Google Workspace

August 17, 2026

Please use the following steps to back up Google Workspace data using AhsayOBM.

  1. Open AhsayOBM and enter your credentials to log in.
  2. Select Backup Sets, click Add, then select Google Workspace.
  3. Rename the backup set and select Entire Organization.
  4. Authorize your Google Workspace admin account using your admin credentials and grant the required permissions.
  5. Copy and paste the provided authorization code. Then click Continue to allow domain-wide delegation.
  6. In the Google Admin Console, open the Domain-wide Delegation page and follow the instructions displayed in AhsayOBM.
  7. Add a new API client using the provided Client ID, or locate an existing Client ID in the Admin Console.
  8. Check that all required API scopes listed in AhsayOBM are included. Return to AhsayOBM and click Continue to test the connection.
  9. Select the Google Workspace users to protect. You can select all or specific users, sort the list, or use the Search feature.
  10. Select the Google Workspace data to back up, including Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Tasks, Contacts, Chat, and Meet.
  11. Select all or specific Shared Drives to back up, then click OK.
  12. Use Filter to include or exclude specific data.
  13. Enable and configure the backup schedule as desired. Scheduling backups after work hours is recommended.
  14. Under Destination, switch the backup mode from Sequential to Concurrent when using multiple destinations.
  15. Add your preferred backup destinations, such as Ahsay Drive and a local or network drive.
  16. Under Document Copy Destination, optionally add another Google Drive account for lossless backup of Google Workspace documents.
    • Sign in to the Google Drive account.
    • Grant the requested permissions.
    • Copy and paste the authorization code.
    • Click OK after the connection test succeeds.
  17. Keep the default AES-256 encryption setting and securely save a copy of your encryption key.
  18. Click Confirm.
  19. You may select Backup Now to start the backup immediately or wait for the scheduled backup.
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