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To create a Google Service Account and use it for Google Drive API, follow these steps:

Step 1: Create a Google Cloud Project​

1. Go to the Google Cloud Console.
2. Click on the project drop-down at the top and select "New Project".
3. Enter a project name (e.g., Drive API Project).
4. Click "Create" and wait for the project to be created.

Step 2: Enable Google Drive API​

1. Inside the Google Cloud Console, go to "APIs & Services" > "Library".
2. Search for Google Drive API and click on it.
3. Click "Enable".

Step 3: Create a Service Account​

1. Go to "IAM & Admin" > "Service Accounts".
2. Click "Create Service Account".
3. Enter a Service Account Name (e.g., drive-api-service).
4. Click "Create and Continue".
5. Assign the role "Editor" or "Owner" (or select "Cloud Storage Admin" if needed).
6. Click "Continue", then "Done".

To find a Google Drive Folder ID, follow these steps:

Method 1: From the URL​

1. Open Google Drive (drive.google.com).
2. Navigate to the folder you want.
3. Look at the URL in your browser. It will be in the format:

   https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/FOLDER_ID
   
4. The FOLDER_ID is the part after /folders/.