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How to use Google Drive


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Google Drive helps you keep all your files together. You can upload and share your files from any device, create new files, keep them organized, edit easily, and share them with others.

If you're new to Google Drive, this article will help you get started by covering the most important and useful things you can do, from learning how to use Drive and keeping your files organized to getting tips for using it on your computer, phone, or tablet.

Learn how to use Google Drive

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In this section, you'll learn to:

Use Google Drive features

On your computer, go to drive.google.com.


New button

To upload or create files or folders, you can use the β€œNew” button.

  1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
  2. At the top left, click New πŸ‘ Image
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  3. Create or upload a file or folder.

Home

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In the ”Home” section of Google Drive, you can:

  • Access files and folders that you or others opened, shared, or edited, as well as those related to upcoming meetings.
  • Use the β€œSearch bar” and β€œFilter chips” to find suggested files by:
    • Type
    • People
    • Modified date
    • Location in Drive

My Drive

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You can use "My Drive" section to find:

  • Files and folders you upload or sync.
  • Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms you create.

Tip: You can choose β€œHome” or β€œMy Drive” as your Google Drive start page. To change your start page:

  1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
  2. At the top right, click Settings πŸ‘ Image
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    Settings.
  3. Under β€œStart page,” select Home or My Drive.

Find details about your file

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In Google Drive, you can find information about a file you uploaded or created, such as:

  • Activity
  • Sharing permissions
  • Recent changes

To find information about a file:

  1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
  2. Click a file.
  3. Select View details.

Share your file

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To share your files or folders with others and give them viewer, commenter, or editor access:

  1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
  2. Click a file or folder.
  3. Under the Search bar, click Share πŸ‘ Add approver
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Delete your file

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To delete your files or folders:

  1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
  2. Click a file or folder.
  3. Under the Search bar, click Move to trash πŸ‘ Add approver
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Add your files to the Starred section

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To quickly find your important files or folders, you can add them to the "Starred" section.

  1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
  2. Right-click a file or folder.
  3. Select Organize πŸ‘ Image
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Use preview for quick actions

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To find more actions you can take on a file or folder, you can use β€œMore actions.” You can take actions on a file or folder, such as:

  • Rename
  • Share
  • Move to
  • Download

To find more actions:

  1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
  2. Click a file or folder.
  3. Under the Search bar, click More actions πŸ‘ More
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Sign out of Google Drive

  1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
  2. At the top right, click your profile picture.
    • If a photo doesn’t show, you can find the default Account image πŸ‘ Image
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  3. Click Sign out.

Upload, share & organize your files

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Upload or create files

You can upload files from your computer or create files in Google Drive.

Share & organize files

You can share files or folders for others to access, edit, or comment on.

To find files that other people shared with you, go to Shared with me.

Use Drive for Desktop

To easily manage and share content across all your devices and the cloud, use Google Drive for desktop.

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