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title: "Why am I asked to re-authenticate my Google Drive account?"
slug: "re-authenticate-google-drive-message"
description: "Re-authenticate your Google Drive account."
tags: ["FAQ"]
updated: 2026-10-26T19:26:42Z
published: 2026-10-26T19:26:42Z
canonical: "support.skykit.com/re-authenticate-google-drive-message"
---

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# Why am I asked to re-authenticate my Google Drive account?

### Overview

When uploading or syncing content from Google Drive (such as Google Slides or PDF files) to Skykit, you may occasionally see a prompt asking you to **re-authenticate** your Google account.

Re-authentication is a standard security measure. It refreshes the secure connection between Skykit and Google Drive, ensuring Skykit retains permission to access, update, and display your selected assets on your digital screens.

### Why does this happen?

Google requires third-party applications to renew security tokens periodically to protect your account. You might see this prompt because:

- **Token Expiration:** Google security access tokens routinely expire over time.
- **Password or Security Changes:** The password or two-factor authentication (2FA) settings on your Google Workspace or Gmail account were recently updated.
- **Revoked Permissions:** Account access permissions were adjusted or reset in your Google Account security settings.
- **Prolonged Inactivity:** You haven’t uploaded or synced content from that specific Google account in a while.

### How to resolve it

1. When the **Re-Authenticate Google Drive** prompt appears on your screen, click **Accept** (or **Sign in with Google**).
2. A secure Google sign-in window will open. Select or log in to the Google account associated with your content.
3. Review the permission request allowing Skykit to access your Drive files, then click **Allow** / **Continue**.
4. Once verified, the prompt will close, and your upload or sync will resume automatically.

### Troubleshooting & Tips

- **Pop-Up Blockers:** If a new sign-in window does not appear after clicking *Accept*, check your browser’s address bar to ensure pop-ups aren't being blocked.
- **Multiple Accounts:** If you are signed into multiple Google accounts in your browser, ensure you select the specific account where your Slides or PDFs are stored.
- **Display Continuity:** Re-authenticating only affects your ability to upload or sync changes in the CMS; it will not interrupt content already scheduled and actively playing on your displays.