Grant delegate access to Gmail using the Gmail API

We recently announced that we’re extending the Gmail API to bring G Suite developers new ways to manage the Gmail delegate settings of users in G Suite. These new features will allow G Suite admins to authorize apps that can then add, view, and delete Gmail delegates within their organizations.

Once set up, a Gmail delegate can read, send, and delete messages, as well as view and add contacts, on behalf of another user in their organization. For example, an admin can now use the Gmail API to grant an administrative assistant access to the Gmail of an executive they work with.

You can read more about these capabilities in our post on the G Suite blog.

Launch Details
Release track:
Launching to both Rapid Release and Scheduled Release

Editions:
Available to all G Suite editions

Rollout pace:
Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility)

Impact:
Admins and end users

Action:
Admin action suggested/FYI

More Information
G Suite blog: New ways to manage delegate settings using the Gmail API
Google Developers Guide: Managing Delegates

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