Add Custom Schema Fields to Google Workspace

Google Workspace guide

Follow this focused guide to configure and validate Google Workspace in NIM.

Google Workspace offers the capability to extend its user management features by adding custom schema fields to user profiles. These fields are particularly useful for storing specialized information, which can be selectively visible across the organization. They are instrumental in automating various aspects of user account management, especially in tracking the lifecycle of an employee within the company. Custom schema fields provide a tailored approach to handle specific data needs that are not covered by the default user attributes.

For those interested in exploring this feature further, comprehensive information and guidelines on custom schemas in Google Workspace can be found at this link: Google Workspace Custom Schemas. This resource provides valuable insights into how to effectively utilize custom schema fields to optimize your organization’s user account management processes.

1. Open the Developer API console and use the below values for the customerId and Request Body values and then press Execute. If prompted, allow access for the application to execute the command. You should see a response payload show up once the command has finished.

2. Specify the following request parameter:

   customerId = my_customer

3. Define the following request body:

   {
     "fields": [
       {
         "fieldName": "ID",
         "fieldType": "STRING",
         "readAccessType": "ADMINS_AND_SELF",
         "multiValued": false,
         "displayName": "ID"
       },
       {
         "fieldName": "Type",
         "fieldType": "STRING",
         "readAccessType": "ADMINS_AND_SELF",
         "multiValued": false,
         "displayName": "Type"
       },
       {
         "fieldName": "DeleteDate",
         "fieldType": "STRING",
         "readAccessType": "ADMINS_AND_SELF",
         "multiValued": false,
         "displayName": "DeleteDate"
       }
     ],
     "schemaName": "Tools4ever",
     "displayName": "Tools4ever"
   }

4. Click Execute. After execution the request should be successful and the fields should have been created.