Remove This Application Was Created By A Google Apps Script User <A-Z Premium>

If you have ever built a custom Google Workspace add-on, a simple automation script, or a web app using Google Apps Script, you have likely encountered the infamous grey warning banner that reads: “This application was created by a Google Apps Script user. It is not trusted by Google.” For end-users, this message is alarming. It suggests the app is unsafe or unverified. For developers, it creates friction, reduces adoption, and damages trust. The natural question is: How do I remove this message?

| Account Type | Can Remove Warning? | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Personal Gmail (@gmail.com) | ❌ No | You cannot complete verification. The warning will always appear for external users. | | Google Workspace Individual | ❌ No | Same restrictions as personal Gmail. | | Google Workspace Business / Enterprise | ✅ Yes | Domain admins can verify apps for internal use or public distribution. | | Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Project | ✅ Yes | Any account (including personal) can verify, but personal accounts rarely succeed unless you register a business. | If you have ever built a custom Google

The short answer is: However, the long answer involves understanding why the warning appears, who needs to verify their app, and what steps are required to eliminate the message permanently. For developers, it creates friction, reduces adoption, and

If you are using a free @gmail.com account to share an Apps Script web app with the public, you cannot remove the warning. You must upgrade to a Google Workspace account or migrate the project to a GCP project under a verified domain. Part 3: Two Paths to Remove the Warning There are two distinct approaches to remove the “created by a Google Apps Script user” message. Path 1: Internal Use Only (Google Workspace Domain) If your app is used only by members of your Google Workspace organization, you can eliminate the warning without full public verification. | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Personal Gmail (@gmail