Is it possible to request access to a document using Google Drive API?

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I'm using the Google Drive API (via Java client) with authorized requests. When I tried to download a file which I don't have access to, it returns file not found. Is it possible to request access using the authorized account via Google Drive API?

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You can only access files that the currently authenticated user has access to. The only way i know of to request access would be though the Google drive web application when you try to open a file you dont have access to it will notify the owner. I dont think thats something the API has the power to do. - DaImTo

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Answer:

There is no method of the Drive API that allows you to ask for permission for access to a file. The only way of obtaining the access is by visiting the URL of the file and pressing the Request access button, or directly asking the owner of the file.