Unable to locate URL to link Google Drive Account

[Suman_Sakleshpur_Rud]

I am unable to find URL in N8N to link Google Drive. I tried to create new credential but still I cant view URL

Can you please let me know the option to resolve the issue.

Thank you

[A_A4]

Hello @Suman_Sakleshpur_Rud ,

Try this:
• Open the Google Drive node and select “Create New Credential.”
• Look for the field labeled OAuth Redirect URL (it usually looks like
https://.../rest/oauth2-credential/callback).
• Copy that string exactly.
• Go to your Google Cloud Console > APIs & Services > Credentials.
• Paste it into the “Authorized redirect URIs” field for your OAuth 2.0 Client ID.

Guide: Google credentials | n8n Docs

Let me know if you get that green “Connected” message.

[Suman_Sakleshpur_Rud]

Hello A_A4 Thank you.

I cant view URL if i select create new credential in N8N

[A_A4]

That “Sign in with Google” button in your screenshot indicates n8n is trying to use a managed authentication flow, which hides the manual configuration fields like the “Redirect URL.”
To guide you to the right setting to reveal them, I need to check your specific environment.

Quick questions:
• Which n8n version are you running? (You can usually see this in the bottom-left corner or the “About” menu).
• Are you self-hosting (Docker/Desktop) or using n8n Cloud?
• Do you see a toggle or dropdown option in that window labeled “Use my own credentials” or “Generic Auth”?

Let me know your version, and I will help you unlock those hidden fields.

[Suman_Sakleshpur_Rud]

I am using 2..7.5 (Latest Stable) and I am doing Self-hosting and please find the screenshot

[A_A4]

This issue is happening because you have the N8N_DEFAULT_LOCALE environment variable set in your Docker configuration.

Try this:
• Open your docker-compose.yml file.
• Find and delete the line containing N8N_DEFAULT_LOCALE.
• Restart your container with docker compose up -d.

Removing that specific variable should fix the problem immediately.

regards,

[Suman_Sakleshpur_Rud]

@A_A4

docker-compose.ym

Apologies I am new to N8N can you please let me know if any documents are available to refer since I am new to Automation.

Thank you

[A_A4]

@Suman_Sakleshpur_Rud

documents

No problem at all—we are all here to learn!

To make sure I send you the right link, what specifically are you looking for documentation on? (e.g. general N8N basics, how to edit Docker files?)

[Suman_Sakleshpur_Rud]

Apologies I am looking to documentation for how to edit Docker files

[A_A4]

Here is the quickest way to do it:

1. Open the file: Type nano docker-compose.yml in your terminal and hit Enter. This opens a simple text editor.
2. Edit: Use your arrow keys to navigate. You can type or delete text just like in Notepad.
3. Save & Exit: When you are done, press Ctrl + O then Enter (to save), and then Ctrl + X (to exit).
4. Apply Changes: Run docker compose up -d to restart the containers with your new settings.

For further reading:

Docker | n8n Docs

[Suman_Sakleshpur_Rud]

I have downloaded Docker but the application is not opening.

[Suman_Sakleshpur_Rud]

I am not technical guy and dont know how to code

[Haian_Abou-Karam]

If you use Docker in Windows, be sure that WSL installed correctly, or run WSL before Docker Desktop

[Suman_Sakleshpur_Rud]

Hello Halam,

Thank you.

I just started to learn about AI automation. I am not sure where to check if WSL is installed correctly.

Thank you

[Haian_Abou-Karam]

@Suman_Sakleshpur_Rud

I just started to learn about AI automation. I am not sure where to check if WSL is installed correctly.

Thank you

in PowerShell type;

wsl --status

If it is correctly installed, it will show you the version

if there is a problem, type:

wsl --install

after that check the destribution:

wsl -l -v

the answer should be something like:

NAME      STATE           VERSION
Ubuntu    Running         2

in all cases, the version should be 2 and over not 1 at all

Next, if the spinning continue, type:

wsl --shutdown

in powershell as admin type:

dism.exe /online /get-features /format:table | findstr VirtualMachinePlatform

dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:VirtualMachinePlatform /all /norestart
dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux /all /norestart

if all thinks above not work, trye,

wsl --shutdown
wsl --unregister docker-desktop
wsl --unregister docker-desktop-data

Restart PC

*****
Very important note: sometimes, I run WSL manually before running Docker

[Suman_Sakleshpur_Rud]

currently the version is 2. Please let me know if the version is latest

[Haian_Abou-Karam]

run

wsl --update

for detailed

 wsl --version

if still spinning, it maybe:

1. WSL not installed

2. WSL version is 1 instead of 2

3. VirtualMachinePlatform not enabled

4. BIOS virtualization disabled

5. Corrupted docker-desktop WSL distro

if 1 and 2 is correct, the image shows that wsl is OK, try to run it manually, or see option 3

[Haian_Abou-Karam]

@Haian_Abou-Karam

VirtualMachinePlatform not enabled

now, VirtualMachinePlatform may be the problem:
in powershell

Get-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName VirtualMachinePlatform

if it says: State : Disabled, you need to enable:

Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName VirtualMachinePlatform -All -NoRestart

then

Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux -All -NoRestart

if it continue spinning, we will check CPU, tell me please

[Suman_Sakleshpur_Rud]

@A_A4

docker-compose.ym

Thank you for your help.

The current version is updated hopefully it should work

[Haian_Abou-Karam]

You are welcome,
Good news: tell me if it work now, if not, we will try something else,