How to Share Folders, files and Documents on Google Drive – Guide

  • creating and managing files
  • sharing files with others
  • adding and editing items
  • viewing items in a variety of formats
  • printing out or emailing items

Google Drive is a great way to store and share files and folders. It has a lot of features that make it an excellent tool for collaboration. One of the most important features is file and folder sharing. Sharing files and folders and understanding how subfolders inherit permissions can be a challenge, but these tips will have you sharing the right documents and folders securely in no time.

How to share a folder in Google Drive

If you don’t have a Google account, you can sign up for one here.

If you don’t have a Google Drive folder ready to share, create one.

  1. On the main page of your Google Drive account, you will see all files and folders currently stored in your account.
  2. If you already have a Google Drive folder ready to share, skip to step 7.
  3. If you don’t have a Google Drive folder ready to share, create one by clicking on the “Create a new folder” button on the main page of your account.
  4. Enter a name for your new folder and click on the “Create” button.
  5. Your new Google Drive folder will now be available for use. ..

In the New Folder dialog, enter a name for your new folder and click on the OK button.

If you don’t have a folder on your computer, you can create one by clicking the New Folder button. When you’re done, click the OK button to close the Folder window. To upload a file from your computer, first open the folder where you want to upload the file. Then click the File button and select Add File from the menu that appears. Next, select the file you want to upload and click Open. The file will be added to the folder and a message will tell you how much space it is taking up. Click OK to close the Add File window. ..

Your new My Drive folder will contain all of your files and folders.

To upload files to your folder, right-click on the screen and select Upload files.

To share a folder:

  1. Open the folder you want to share.
  2. Click on the folder title at the top of the screen, above the list of files in your folder.
  3. In the drop-down list, click Share.
  4. Select a sharing option from the list that appears. ..

If you want to send a folder of files to everyone in your organization, you can do so by using the Share button on the left side of the pop-up under “With People and Groups.” You can enter the email addresses of everyone you want to send the folder to, and make sure that you choose editing permissions – click the Editor drop-down menu and select Viewer, Commented or Editor. If you want each person to be notified individually, click the checkbox next to Notify People, type a message if desired, and click Send.

Final note

Google Drive is a great way to share folders, files and documents with others. If you have any questions about how to use Google Drive, or if you just want to share something with someone else, this guide can help. ..