How to Add Google Drive to File Explorer in Windows

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Link your Google Drive to File Explorer for easier file transfers
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Do you want to be able to access files and folders from Google Drive in Windows File Explorer? It's incredibly easy—you'll just need to install the Google Drive app and sign in with your Google account. Once you've installed the app, Google Drive will appear as the "G:" drive in File Explorer. This wikiHow article teaches you how to add Google Drive to File Explorer on your Windows PC.

Things You Should Know

  • To add Google Drive to File Explorer, just install the Google Drive desktop app for Windows.
  • You can download the Google Drive for Desktop from https://www.google.com/drive/download .
  • Google Drive will appear as the "G:" drive in File Explorer once installed.

Steps

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    The Google Drive for Desktop app adds Google Drive to File Explorer and allows you to sync folders on your PC with Google Drive. It also adds a virtual "G:" drive for Google Drive to the File Explorer. You can download the app from https://www.google.com/drive/download .
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    Once you've downloaded the setup file, installing Google Drive is easy:
    • Double-click the GoogleDriveSetup.exe file you downloaded. By default, your downloaded files can be found in your Downloads folder.
    • Click Yes , and then Install .
    • Additionally, you can click the checkbox next to "Add an [Google Drive] application shortcut to your desktop," as well as "Add desktop shortcuts to Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides."
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    Once the Google Drive for Desktop app finishes installing, it will open automatically. You will be prompted to sign in with your web browser when the app opens.
    • If the Google Drive for Desktop app does not open automatically, you can open it by clicking the Google Drive icon in your Windows Start menu.
    • If you don't have a Google account, you can create one by signing up for Gmail.
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    If you are already signed in to Google in your default web browser, all you need to do is click the account you want to sign in with. Otherwise, click Use another account and sign in with the username and password associated with your Google account.
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    Once you are signed in to Google Drive, a new drive called "Google Drive," which is drive G, will be added to File Explorer . [1] If you don't see it, click This PC in the left panel to display all connected drives.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.google.com/drive/answer/10838124?hl=en

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      1. Download the Google Drive for Desktop app.
      2. Open the "GoogleDriveSetup.exe" file and click Yes .
      3. Click Install .
      4. Click Sign in with Browser .
      5. Sign in with your Google Account.
      6. Look for Google Drive as the "G:" drive in File Explorer.

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