how to get google drive to show up in file explorer

How to add Google Drive to File Explorer

1. Press Download in the Backup and Sync. ...
2. Download Google Drive's Backup and Sync for Windows. ...
3. The installation is complete. ...
4. Backup and Sync start the configuration wizard. ...
5. Enter your Google Account email address. ...
6. Enter the password for your Google Account.

1. How do I add a drive to File Explorer?
2. How do I add Google drive to the Windows Explorer sidebar?
3. How do I make Google Drive visible?
4. How do I add a Google Drive folder to my computer?
5. How do I access a network drive?
6. Can I map a drive to Google Drive?
7. How do I add files to my Google Drive?
8. How do I sync Google Drive?
9. How do I find public files on Google Drive?
10. Can you hide folders in Google Drive?
11. Can viewers on Google Drive download?

How do I add a drive to File Explorer?

Map a network drive in Windows 10

1. Open File Explorer from the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E.
2. Select This PC from the left pane. ...
3. In the Drive list, select a drive letter. ...
4. In the Folder box, type the path of the folder or computer, or select Browse to find the folder or computer. ...
5. Select Finish.

How do I add Google drive to the Windows Explorer sidebar?

Adding Google Drive to Windows Explorer's Sidebar

1. Download Add Google Drive to Windows Explorer File.
2. Open add-google-drive-to-windows-explorer-sidebar. reg file with notepad which you have just downloaded and update the %PATH_TO_GOOGLE_DRIVE% values for target folder path i.e. path of Google Drive folder. ...
3. Save changes.
4. Double click the file to add it to registry.

How do I make Google Drive visible?

How can I make my Google Drive document public?

1. Login into your Google Drive.
2. Select the document that you want to make Public.
3. Right click on the document and select Share option.
4. Click Advanced button.
5. On Sharing Setting window, click Change link.
6. On Link Sharing window, select Public on the web option.
7. Click on Save button.
8. Click on Done button.

How do I add a Google Drive folder to my computer?

On your computer, go to drive.google.com. Open or create a folder. To upload files and folders, drag them into the Google Drive folder.

How do I access a network drive?

How-to Access your Network Drive from any Android Device

1. Open the app tap on the 3 bars in the upper left of the screen and click on LAN.
2. Select New (+)
3. On this screen you will configure your Network Drive. ...
4. Your drive is now accessible anytime you are on the district's WiFi (at any district school or even at the district office), you will have access to your network drive.

Can I map a drive to Google Drive?

You could install Google drive directly on the server and then add folders into the Google drive container and then map the folders from there as drives letters. This way when you make changes to those files / folders they will automatically be saved in the Google drive container and be uploaded to the cloud.

How do I add files to my Google Drive?

The process is the same for Android and iPhone (or iPad) users:

1. Open your Google Drive app. Go to the Google Drive app's homescreen. ...
2. Tap the multi-colored plus symbol in the bottom-right corner of the screen, followed by "Upload." ...
3. Find and tap the correct file, or files, to upload to your Drive.

How do I sync Google Drive?

On your computer, go to the Backup and Sync download page. Download the most recent version of Backup and Sync. During the installation, click Yes when you're asked to replace your current version. Choose a new Google Drive folder and sync your files.

How do I find public files on Google Drive?

To open the Google Drive advanced search, click on the drop-down arrow at the end of the Google Drive search box, and you will find that you can search by file type, visibility, owner and much more!

Can you hide folders in Google Drive?

Every folder in it is hidden from anyone who doesn't have access to your Google Account. You can share some folders using an unlisted link or chosing specific people, but that doesn't make the whole drive visible. All you need to do is copy the files that needed to be hidden and place it in a non-shared folder.

Can viewers on Google Drive download?

Google Drive Now Lets You Block Downloading or Copying of Shared Files. ... Previously, if you shared a view-only file, Google would allow users to make a copy, download it locally, or print it out. While that wouldn't affect your existing file, you may not want to allow just anyone to make a copy.