CONNECTIONS

Only connect what the job needs.

Patches asks for access when a selected patch needs information from an account. Connecting one Google or Microsoft service does not automatically connect every service from that provider.

Gmail · email

Used by email-based patches, such as Subscription Tracker, to find relevant receipts, invoices and renewal messages. Review Google’s permission screen before approving access.

Outlook · email

Used for the same email jobs when Outlook support is enabled for your tester account. Mail access is separate from OneDrive access.

Google Drive · files

Used to choose or import files for patches such as Document Vault and Health Record. Drive access is separate from Gmail access.

OneDrive · files

Used to choose or import files when OneDrive support is enabled for your tester account. OneDrive access is separate from Outlook access.

What disconnecting does

Disconnecting an account stops future access through that connection. It does not automatically delete information or files already imported into Patches. Delete the relevant patch data—or your account—to remove it from Patches.

Google and Microsoft may still list Patches in their connected-app settings. You can revoke access there as well. Patches requests the permissions needed for the selected job; provider verification may still be in progress.

Connection help