Deprecated: Sites API is deprecated and might stop working at any time. Sites API can only access classic Sites. Sites API can't access the rebuilt version of Sites that was launched on November 22, 2016.
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Main Google Data API FAQ
The questions below are specifically targeted for the Google Sites Data API. There are, however, many questions that are applicable to all of the Google Data APIs. Visit the
Google Data APIs FAQ if you do not find the question you are looking for below.
What are the available client libraries supported by Google?
Java, .NET, PHP,
Python and Objective-C client libraries are officially supported by Google.
Using these libraries, you can construct Google Data requests, send them to a service, and process server responses.
Where can I find a Developer Guide in each language?
Normally a sitemap refers to a sitemap.xml file used to help search engines index a website. In Google Sites, a
'sitemap' refers the tree presentation in (More Actions > Manage Site > Pages). While the API does not provide a direct method of retrieving
this page hierarchy, the sitemap can be inferred from examining the parent links in each content entry.
Each content entry is a leaf or node of the sitemap tree.
Why don't I have access to the revisions/activity feed?
You must be a collaborator, owner, or admin of a Site to view its revision and activity feeds.
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Key actions include listing sites via the site feed, creating new sites, copying sites, and modifying sharing permissions through the ACL feed. Retrieving the sitemap involves examining parent links in content entries. Deleting sites is not supported through the API. Access to revisions/activity feeds requires collaborator, owner, or admin status. Bug reports and feature requests can be submitted through their issue tracker.\n"],null,["Main Google Data API FAQ\n\n\nThe questions below are specifically targeted for the Google Sites Data API. There are, however, many questions that are applicable to all of the Google Data APIs. Visit the\n[Google Data APIs FAQ](/gdata/faq) if you do not find the question you are looking for below.\n\nGetting Started\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n[Do you have any tips or short sample code for common issues?](#tips) \n\n[What are the available client libraries supported by Google?](#WhatAreTheAvailableClientLibrariesSupportedByGoogle) \n\n[Where can I find a Developer Guide in each language?](#WhereCanIFindDevGuide) \n\n[What is the AuthSub/OAuth scope?](#AuthScope) \n\n[What is the ClientLogin service name?](#AuthServiceName) \n\n[How do I list all my Sites?](#ListSites) \n\n[Can I create a new Google Site?](#CreateNewSite) \n\n[Can I delete an existing Google Site?](#DeleteSite) \n\n[How do I copy a site?](#CopyASite) \n\n[How do I set/modify ACLs (sharing permissions)?](#ModifyACLs) \n\n[How do I retrieve the sitemap?](#SiteMap) \n\n[Why don't I have access to the revisions/activity feed?](#AccessToCertainFeeds) \n\n[What are the filesize limits for attachments?](#AttachmentSizeLimits) \n\n[I have a feature request or bug report. Where should I post?](#IHaveAFeautreRequestOrBugReport) \n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n*** ** * ** ***\n\nGetting Started Do you have any tips or short sample code for common issues? You should browse the [Google Data API Tips Blog](http://gdatatips.blogspot.com/search/label/sites) for help with both our client libraries and making raw requests. The [Client Libraries and Sample Code page](/workspace/sites/code) also lists some additional resources. What are the available client libraries supported by Google? [Java](/apis/gdata/articles/java_client_lib), [.NET](/apis/gdata/articles/dotnet_client_lib), [PHP](/api-client-library/php),\n[Python](/apis/gdata/articles/python_client_lib) and [Objective-C client](/p/gdata-objectivec-client) libraries are officially supported by Google.\nUsing these libraries, you can construct Google Data requests, send them to a service, and process server responses.\n\nWhere can I find a Developer Guide in each language? Developer Guides for the HTTP XML Protocol and other languages can be found at [http://developers.google.com/workspace/sites/docs/developers_guide](/workspace/sites/docs/developers_guide)\n\nWhat is the AuthSub/OAuth scope? The Sites Data API uses the following scope: `https://sites.google.com/feeds/`.\n\nWhat is the ClientLogin service name? `jotspot`\n\nHow do I list all my Sites? The [site feed](/workspace/sites/docs/1.0/developers_guide_protocol#SitesFeedGET) can be used to list the sites a user owns and/or has access to.\n\nCan I create a new Google Site? Yes. Google Workspace users can use the site feed to create new sites programmatically. We hope to open\nthis features to all users in the future.\n\nCan I delete an existing Google Site? At this time, the API does not support deleting an existing site. Deleting sites must be done in the Google Sites control panel.\n\nHow do I copy a site? Google Workspace users can use the [site feed](/workspace/sites/docs/1.0/developers_guide_protocol#SitesFeedCopySite) to copy a site if you are an owner.\nYou can also manually copy a site in the Google Sites settings page.\n\nHow do I set/modify ACLs (sharing permissions)? The [acl feed](/workspace/sites/docs/1.0/developers_guide_protocol#AclFeed) offers this functionality.\n\nHow do I retrieve the sitemap? Normally a sitemap refers to a sitemap.xml file used to help search engines index a website. In Google Sites, a\n'sitemap' refers the tree presentation in (More Actions \\\u003e Manage Site \\\u003e Pages). While the API does not provide a direct method of retrieving\nthis page hierarchy, the sitemap can be inferred from examining the parent links in each content entry.\nEach content entry is a leaf or node of the sitemap tree.\n\nWhy don't I have access to the revisions/activity feed? You must be a collaborator, owner, or admin of a Site to view its revision and activity feeds.\n\nWhat are the filesize limits for attachments? Please see: \u003chttp://www.google.com/support/sites/bin/answer.py?answer=96770\u003e\n\nI have a feature request or bug report. Where should I post? To report a bug, post a detailed description on our issue tracker, [here](http://code.google.com/p/gdata-issues/issues/entry?template=Sites%20(Defect%20Report))\n\nTo report a feature request, post a detailed description [here](http://code.google.com/p/gdata-issues/issues/entry?template=Sites%20(Enhancement%20Request))"]]
