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Hebno can attach files straight from your Google Drive into a conversation. Files are read on demand when you attach them - nothing is synced, indexed, or kept in the background. Each member connects their own Google account. A connection is personal to you; it is not shared with your team or organisation.

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Connect your Google account

  1. Open Settings → Connections, or in the chat input open the connector menu (the globe control next to the attachment button), or type / and choose Google Drive.
  2. Select Connect (or Connect Google Drive) and sign in with Google.
  3. Approve the requested permission (read-only access to your files).
Hebno returns you to chat once the account is linked. A confirmation toast appears when the connection succeeds. You only connect once - the link stays active for future chats.

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Manage the connection

Open Settings → Connections to see status, which account is linked, and to Reconnect or Disconnect. Disconnecting removes the link from Hebno; you can connect again later. Other connectors (for example SharePoint or calendars) may appear as Coming soon on the same page.
If you see “The Google Drive connector is not configured for this workspace”, or Unavailable under Connections, the connector has not been enabled for your organisation yet. Contact your administrator.

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Attach a file

With your account connected, attach from Google Drive in either way:
  • Globe menu → Google Drive → browse folders (breadcrumbs or back control) or search by name in the file picker.
  • Slash command → type /, choose Google Drive, then pick a file from the list or search by name. Typing in that submenu filters Google Drive files only.
Select a file to attach it to your current message. The attached file appears as a chip on the message, the same as a file uploaded from your device. Send the message to include it in the conversation.

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What you can attach

The file picker accepts the same files as a normal upload:
  • Images (JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP)
  • PDF documents
  • Word (.docx) and PowerPoint (.pptx) files
  • Plain text, CSV, and Markdown
Each file must be 25 MB or smaller. Larger or unsupported files cannot be attached.

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Google Docs and Slides

Native Google formats are converted when you attach them: Other native Google file types (for example Google Sheets, Forms, or Drawings) are not supported yet.

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How your files are handled

  • Hebno reads only the file you select, only when you attach it.
  • The attached copy is stored in your organisation’s private storage, so it renders in chat history. It is not publicly accessible.
  • Your Google sign-in is stored securely and used only to read files you choose to attach.

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Availability

Today the connector supports My Drive (your personal Google Drive). Shared drives are not yet available. For OneDrive, see OneDrive. For file uploads from your device, see Using chat.