Add Google Drive to File Explorer in Windows 10 to access files on your PC, without having to open Drive in your browser. This feature also allows you to make your Drive files available offline, so you can access them without an internet connection. Here's how to do it:
- Go to Google Drive Teams Help your team move faster with a secure cloud-based collaboration platform that makes it easy for you to share, store, and access files.
- Add Google Drive To Windows File Explorer. Unlike the Google Drive app which only worked online, Backup & Sync will create a Google Drive folder right inside the file explorer and let you access the files offline. You can delete or drop files into that folder and the changes take effect in Drive instantaneously.
- The Linux Google Drive folder will be placed in the Linux system file manager. To use the Google Drive folder like an application: Simply drag and drop any file to the Google Drive folder to upload a copy to the cloud. Remove any file or folder from the Google Drive folder to delete items from the cloud.
- Google Drive is popular for its free programs, ease of access, and compatibility with Gmail and other Google products.
Access Google Drive Without Gmail
- Download and install the Drive File Stream utility for Windows
- Open Drive File Stream and Sign in with your work/school account
- Go to Google Drive Teams Help your team move faster with a secure cloud-based collaboration platform that makes it easy for you to share, store, and access files.
- Add Google Drive To Windows File Explorer. Unlike the Google Drive app which only worked online, Backup & Sync will create a Google Drive folder right inside the file explorer and let you access the files offline. You can delete or drop files into that folder and the changes take effect in Drive instantaneously.
- The Linux Google Drive folder will be placed in the Linux system file manager. To use the Google Drive folder like an application: Simply drag and drop any file to the Google Drive folder to upload a copy to the cloud. Remove any file or folder from the Google Drive folder to delete items from the cloud.
- Google Drive is popular for its free programs, ease of access, and compatibility with Gmail and other Google products.
Access Google Drive Without Gmail
- Download and install the Drive File Stream utility for Windows
- Open Drive File Stream and Sign in with your work/school account
- Your files stream is now connected
Access Google Drive From Windows 10
You can find Google Drive File Stream (G:) on the navigation pane in Windows File Explorer. Any changes made to this 'local' drive on your PC, such as adding/deleting files or renaming them, will be automatically synced with your Drive.
Files are not available offline unless you choose to download them. To download a document, right-click on it and select Available offline. You will notice that a green check mark will appear over its icon to indicate that the file has been downloaded on your PC and it's now available for offline use.
If the option to make a file available offline is disabled (greyed out), open the document in Chrome, go to File and select Make available offline. This will enable the option for all your documents so check with your administrator before you turn it on.
Access Google Drive In Explorer
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