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Created on Feb 5, 2026

Two Way Cloud Storage Connection with Google Drive and Onedrive

How: Enhance the Content Onboarding module to include a native connector for Google Drive and OneDrive. Allow users to authenticate their cloud storage accounts directly via the UI and pick the file they want to import.

Source Selection: User selects 'Google Drive' or 'OneDrive' as the source in Content Onboarding.
File Browsing: A secure file picker allows the user to navigate their cloud folders and select the target sheet/file.
Data Mapping: Once selected, the system fetches the columns, allowing the user to map them to Inriver fields exactly like the current Excel/CSV import process via the UI.
Automated Scheduling: The ability to schedule these imports (e.g., daily at 2:00 AM or weekly)

Why: Currently, there is no native way to bring data into Inriver directly from cloud storage. While custom adapters or API integrations are possible, they are too complicated and costly for the average business user to build and maintain.

For Who: This feature is for any company or user group that uses spreadsheets in Google Drive/OneDrive collaboratively. In the modern workplace, it is standard practice for teams to co-edit product data in the cloud. This connector would bridge the gap between where the collaboration happens (Cloud Sheets) and where the data needs to live (Inriver).

Impact: Faster Product Onboarding: By removing the manual download/upload steps, products can move from "draft" to "enriched" much faster.
True Automation: Scheduling the "On-ramp" transforms a manual task into a background process, reducing human error and freeing up team resources.

Additional context:

While the primary focus of this request is the onboarding process, the 'Off-Ramp' is equally critical. The true power of this feature shines when the automation becomes a two-way street. By allowing Inriver to export directly back to Google Drive or OneDrive on a schedule, we close the loop. This ensures that external stakeholders, retailers, or internal teams always have access to the latest product data in their preferred collaborative environment without a single manual click. It transforms Inriver from a data destination into a fully automated data hub.

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