Using Google Drive on your Computer

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Download Google Drive

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  1. Open your web browser and go to the Google Drive website at https://drive.google.com
  2. If you’re not logged into your Google Account will see the following screen.
  3. Click on Download
  1. Then click on “Download Drive for Desktop”

Google Drive will now download to your computer.

Logged in

If you’re logged in, you must follow the instructions below.

  1. Open your web browser and go to the Google Drive website at https://drive.google.com
  2. On the left-hand side of the screen, click on the gear icon and then “Get Drive for Desktop”
  1. Then click on “Download Drive for Desktop”

Install Google Drive Client on Mac

To download and install Google Drive on a Mac, follow these steps:

  1. Open the downloaded file and drag the Google Drive icon into the Applications folder.
  2. Open Google Drive from the Applications folder.
  3. Sign in with your Google account or create a new one.

Install Google Drive Client on Windows

To download and install Google Drive on Windows, follow these steps:

  1. Open the downloaded file and follow the prompts to install Google Drive.
  2. Once the installation is complete, open Google Drive.
  3. Sign in with your Google account or create a new one.

Sign in and Additional Google Drive Account

To add an additional Google account to Google Drive on a Windows or Mac desktop, follow these steps:

  1. Open Google Drive on your computer.
  2. Click on the “Google Drive” menu in the top left corner.
  3. Select “Preferences” or “Settings” (depending on your version of the app)
  4. In the “Accounts” tab or “Manage accounts” section, click on “Add account” or “+” button.
  5. A new window will appear, enter the email and password of the additional Google account you want to add.
  6. Click on “Sign in” or “Next” and follow the prompts to complete the process.

You should now have access to both accounts within Windows Explorer or macOS Finder.

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