Troubleshooting "Must be the Descript Drive owner to connect" error

If you see an error message while trying to link your Descript drive to your SquadCast organization, it usually means you're not the owner of the drive you're trying to connect β€” even if you have access to it.

How to resolve this issue

Error message stating you must be the drive owner to connect Descript and SquadCast

If you encounter this issue, there are two ways to move forward:

  • Switch to a drive you own: Use the Descript drive dropdown to select a drive where you are the owner.
  • Ask the drive owner to connect: If you're using the correct drive but aren’t the owner, ask the drive owner to complete the connection. They can follow the steps in this guide to linking Descript and SquadCast.
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