Connect to Google Workspace Directory API in Minutes

Stop wrestling with Google's Admin SDK and Directory API. Bindbee gives you a single unified API to sync employee profiles, organizational data, payroll, benefits, and more from Google Workspace—alongside 60+ other HR systems—without the maintenance headaches.

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What Data You Get from Google Workspace

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How It Works

Your Customer Connects

Your end-user authenticates their Google Workspace admin account through Magic Link—our drop-in auth component. They authorize via OAuth, and the connection is live in minutes.

Bindbee Syncs Data

We pull user profiles, organizational data, and more from Google Workspace's Directory API and normalize everything to Bindbee's unified models. Initial sync completes in minutes, then automatic incremental syncs keep data fresh.

You Access via API

One REST API to get normalized employee, employment, payroll, and benefits data. The same endpoint structure works for Google Workspace and 60+ other HR systems.

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Why Use Bindbee Instead of Google Workspace's Native API?
Building directly on the Google Admin SDK means learning their specific user schema, handling OAuth consent flows, managing per-domain rate limits, and maintaining the integration forever. You'd also need separate integrations for every other HR system your customers use. With Bindbee, you integrate once and support Google Workspace plus 60+ other systems through the same API.
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Native Google Admin SDK
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Setup time
4-8 weeks
< 1 day
Maintenance
Ongoing
Zero
Data model
Google-specific schemas
Unified across 60+ systems
Auth handling
You build OAuth + scopes
We handle it
Rate limiting
You manage (per-user quotas)
We handle it
Webhooks
Push notifications setup
Built-in sync notifications
Multi-provider support
Google only
Google + 60 other HR systems
SOC 2 / HIPAA
Your responsibility
Included

Connecting to Google Workspace

Customers authenticate effortlessly via Magic Link, with an embeddable SDK that enables seamless, in-app connections.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to set up Google Workspace with Bindbee?

Most customers complete setup in under 10 minutes. Your end-user authenticates their Google Workspace admin account via Magic Link using OAuth, and the initial data sync begins immediately.

What credentials does my customer need to connect Google Workspace?

Your customer needs admin access to their Google Workspace account. Magic Link handles the OAuth flow—they simply authorize the connection. No API keys or service account credentials need to be shared.

Does Bindbee support Google Workspace custom fields?

Yes. Enable include_custom_fields=true in your API requests to receive any custom user attributes configured in Google Workspace's directory schema. Custom fields appear in the custom_fields object with their original field names.

How often does Bindbee sync data from Google Workspace?

After the initial sync, Bindbee runs automatic incremental syncs. Frequency depends on your plan. You can also trigger manual syncs via the API or dashboard anytime you need the freshest data.

Can I get organizational hierarchy from Google Workspace?

Yes. The manager field on Employee objects contains the manager's Bindbee ID. You can expand this to get full manager details. Department, division, and organizational unit data is also available through the Employment model.

Does Bindbee sync deactivated or suspended Google Workspace users?

Yes. Use employment_status=INACTIVE or check the termination_date field. Historical user data remains accessible through the API even after an account is suspended or deleted in Google Workspace.

How do I handle Google Workspace's API rate limits?

You don't. Bindbee manages rate limiting with Google's Admin SDK internally. We cache synced data and handle retries automatically. Your requests to Bindbee's API are subject to your plan's rate limits.

Is my data secure when syncing from Google Workspace?

Yes. Bindbee is SOC 2 Type II certified, HIPAA compliant, and GDPR ready. Data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest. We never store your customer's Google Workspace credentials—authentication uses OAuth tokens managed securely.

Does Bindbee provide webhooks for Google Workspace data changes?

Yes. Configure webhooks to receive notifications when connector syncs complete, employee data changes, or sync errors occur. See our webhooks documentation for setup details.

Can I access Google Workspace data alongside other HRIS providers?

Absolutely—that's the whole point. Bindbee normalizes Google Workspace user data into the same unified models used for BambooHR, Workday, ADP, and 60+ other systems. Your code works the same regardless of which HR system your customer uses.

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