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How can I share files with others?

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When you open/preview the file, there should be a "share" button at the top. Just click on this and enter their email.

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How do I view files uploaded in Google Drive?

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Your newly-uploaded files will appear in the "My Drive" folder after they've finished uploading. From there, you can send them to new folders in Drive. Google Drive has a document viewer, video player, and music player built-in, allowing you to open most files directly in Drive.

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How do I access the files from another computer?

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Sign into Google using your email account, then upload the files. The files will be available on any computer as long as you sign into that email account.

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How do I share pictures I have uploaded to Google Drive?

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Right click on the file, then press share. Then type in the email address of the person you want to share it with.

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How do I move an iCloud file to Google Drive?

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You first download the iCloud file onto your computer, and then add it onto the Google Drive.

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Can I upload folders if I'm not using Google Chrome?

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Yes, you can.

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How long does the upload take?

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It depends on how big the file is. Larger files will take longer to upload than smaller files.

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I uploaded photos to the Google picture section, but I'm not seeing the pictures. What could I have done wrong?

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Most likely you are selecting only one album. There will be an option to go back (most likely in the top left or top right corner of the screen) that allows you to see all of your photo albums.

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Can I send an email request for someone else to upload a file to my Google Drive?

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Yes. When you open/preview the file, there should be a "share" button at the top. Just click on this and enter their email.

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How do I add photos to an existing Google Drive file?

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Depends on the type of file. If it is a Google Document, you can open the Document and add the files to it. If it is another type of file, you may have to download the file, edit it, then re-upload it. If it is a folder and you want to add the photo to it, then just click and drag the photo.

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Can I see pictures when I'm offline?

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You can enable that feature, but it is easier to just download them when you are online and then you can look at them later just like a normal photo.

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When I select "upload," why does it not show all of the photos on my iPhone?

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You are selecting only 1 album. There will be an option to go back (most likely in the top left of top right corner of screen) that allows you to see all of your photo albums.

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