Cloud Settings Guide
Learn how to integrate with Google Drive
What is Google Drive Integration
Connect Reading Forest with Google Drive to read books stored in the cloud
Benefits of Integration
You can directly open PDF and other files saved in Google Drive with Reading Forest.
Access the same books from multiple devices and share your reading progress.
Cross-Device Sharing
Access the same books from any device
Progress Sharing
Share reading position and bookmarks
Secure Backup
Stored safely in Google's cloud
Folder Management
Use your Google Drive folder structure as-is
You can open reading note files (.rfnote) from Google Drive.
Connecting to Google Drive
Start connecting with Google Drive
1 Open Settings
Click [File] → [Settings] from the menu to open the settings screen.
2 Select the "File" Tab and Scroll Down
Select "File" from the tab menu and scroll down to the "Google Drive Integration" section.
3 Click "Connect to Google Drive" Button
Click the "Connect to Google Drive" button in the Google Drive Integration section.
4 Sign in with Google Account
The Google sign-in screen will appear. Select or sign in with the Google account you want to use.
5 Approve Access Permission
You will be asked to grant Reading Forest permission to access Google Drive.
Click "Allow" to approve the access.
6 Connection Complete
Once connected, the connection status will be displayed in the Google Drive Integration section of the File tab.
You're now ready to open books from Google Drive.
Reading Forest only requests permission to read files in your Google Drive.
It does not delete or modify your files. You can use it with peace of mind.
Opening Files from Google Drive
How to open books from Google Drive after connecting
1 Click Open File Button
Click the "Open File" button in the upper left corner.
2 Select "Google Drive"
Select the "Google Drive" tab in the file selection dialog.
3 Navigate Folders and Select File
Your Google Drive folder structure will be displayed.
Click folders to open them and select the file you want to read.
4 Open the File
Select a file and click the "Open" button to display the book in the viewer.
Creating a dedicated folder for Reading Forest in Google Drive makes book management easier.
Example: "My Drive" → "Reading Forest" → "Novels", "Technical Books", etc.
Disconnecting
How to disconnect from Google Drive
When You Need to Disconnect
1 Open File Tab
Open the "File" tab in the settings screen and scroll down to the "Google Drive Integration" section.
2 Click "Disconnect" Button
Click the "Disconnect" button below the connection status.
3 Confirm Disconnection
A confirmation dialog will appear. Click "Disconnect" to confirm the disconnection.
Even after disconnecting, you can reconnect anytime using the "Connect to Google Drive" button.
Files in your Google Drive will not be affected.
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions