Accessing Google Docs without a Gmail Account using Google Apps Script

As a Google Apps Scripts expert and JavaScript programmer, I understand the importance of being able to access Google Docs without a Gmail account. Thankfully, Google Apps Script allows users to access and manipulate Google Drive files without the need for a Gmail account.

In this tutorial, I will guide you through the steps you need to take to access Google Docs without a Gmail account using Google Apps Script.

Step 1: Create a Service Account

To access Google Docs without a Gmail account, you need to create a service account. A service account is a special type of Google account that allows you to access Google APIs programmatically.

Here are the steps to create a service account:

1. Go to the Google Cloud Console and sign in with your Gmail account.
2. Click on the project drop-down and select or create the project you want to use for your application.
3. Click on the Navigation menu and select APIs & Services > Dashboard.
4. Click on the + ENABLE APIS AND SERVICES button.
5. Search for Google Drive API and enable it.
6. Click on the Create Credentials button and select Service account key.
7. Enter a name for your service account, select the role for your service account, and choose the JSON key type.
8. Click on the Create button to download your JSON key file.

Step 2: Set Up the Google Drive API Client

After creating your service account, the next step is to set up the Google Drive API client.

Here are the steps you need to follow to set up the Google Drive API client:

• Open your Google Sheets or Docs document.
• Click on the Tools menu and select Script Editor.
• In the Script Editor, click on the Resources menu and select Libraries.
• In the Libraries window, paste the following script ID: MwF-ytLfYVtjqu9tXOiij1OvLJSOwwPT7
• From the version drop-down, select the latest version.
• Click on the Save button.

Step 3: Write the Code

To access Google Docs without a Gmail account, you need to write a code using Google Apps Script.

Here is an example of the code you can use:

function getGoogleDoc() {
    var key = "YOUR_KEY_HERE";
    var service = getService();
    if (service.hasAccess()) {
        var url = "https://docs.google.com/document/d/" + key + "/export?format=pdf";
        var response = UrlFetchApp.fetch(url, {
            headers: {
                'Authorization': 'Bearer ' + service.getAccessToken()
            }
        });
        var content = response.getBlob();
        DriveApp.createFile(content);
    } else {
        var authorizationUrl = service.getAuthorizationUrl();
        Logger.log('Open the following URL and reauthorize the application: %s', authorizationUrl);
    }
}

function getService() {
    return OAuth2.createService('Service Account')
        .setTokenUrl('https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/token')
        .setPrivateKey(YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY)
        .setClientId(YOUR_CLIENT_ID)
        .setCache(CacheService.getUserCache())
        .setPropertyStore(PropertiesService.getUserProperties())
        .setScope('https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.file');
}

Step 4: Run the Code

After writing the code, the final step is to run it.

Here are the steps to run the code:

1. Save the code in the Script Editor.
2. Click on the Run menu and select getGoogleDoc.
3. Review the authorization window and grant the necessary permissions.
4. Wait for the script to finish running.