Google Contact Sync Update

We have been making steady progress on our Google Contact Sync. It is almost ready for public consumption as a beta.

One of the main slowdowns was changing the authorization method to AuthSub. We think it is well worth the wait. By using AuthSub, users can grant vTiger access to their Google Contact information without disclosing their password to the vTiger host. This means that your vTiger provider can only access the data you specifically allow, and you can revoke access at any time without having to reset your password.

How it works in brief: The first time you sync your contacts with vTiger, you will be taken to a Google web page where you enter your password and grant vTiger access to your Contacts. Google then sends a token to vTiger that vTiger will use in lieu of a password. The metaphor Google uses is a valet key, which gives the valet limited access to your car. He can drive it for instance, but can not open the trunk.

Expect an announcement here and on our website in the next couple of weeks.