If branding is paramount, move your project to a dedicated hosting platform like Firebase or Vercel.
How to Handle the "This Application Was Created by a Google Apps Script User" Banner
If the application is an "Add-on" installed inside Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides, revoking access (Method 1) disconnects it, but the menu items might remain visible. To fully uninstall it:
If your script does not actually need sensitive scopes, remove them from appsscript.json and the OAuth consent screen. If branding is paramount, move your project to
For internal company tools, it is rarely an issue.
If you have ever created or used a custom web application built with Google Apps Script, you have likely encountered a persistent, annoying warning banner that states:
and completing the OAuth verification process can sometimes help manage how warnings are displayed, though it is primarily for removing the "App not verified" screen rather than the footer banner. Google Groups Summary of Options Complexity Effectiveness Embed in Google Sites High (Best for internal/simple sites) Self-Hosted Iframe High (Provides custom domain feel) Workspace Domain High (Automatic for internal teams) Browser Extensions High (Only works for the person who installs it) Publish as Add-on Permanent (Official solution) : Attempting to hide this banner programmatically from the script's own HTML output using standard JavaScript ( document.getElementById For internal company tools, it is rarely an issue
When you deploy a Google Apps Script as a web app, Google automatically displays a banner at the top or bottom of the page that reads, " This application was created by a Google Apps Script user.
While the message may still appear, using a verified custom domain and publishing as a private app can make the experience cleaner, though the security notice persists.
Deploy your Google Apps Script as a and set the execution permissions to: Execute as: Me Who has access: Anyone Copy the deployment URL (which ends in /exec ). While the message may still appear, using a
For apps published from a Google Workspace account and used only within that same domain , the unverified app screen does not appear —even without verification. The banner only shows when the user is outside the publisher’s domain.
The most common way to "mask" the Apps Script environment is to embed your Google Apps Script URL into your own personal or business website.