TABLE OF CONTENTS



Overview

  • You can store your files securely, and open or edit them from any device, using Google Drive.
    • You get 15 GB of space in your Drive for free.



Using Google Drive on a Computer

  • On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
  • You will see “My Drive,” which has:
    • Files and folders you upload or sync.
    • Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms you create.
  • You can upload files from your computer or create files in Google Drive.
    • Upload files and folders to Google Drive.
    • Work with Office files.
    • Create, edit, and format Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
  • You can share files or folders, so other people can view, edit, or comment on them.
    • Share files from Google Drive.
    • Share folders from Google Drive.
    • Make someone else the owner of a file.
    • To see files that other people have shared with you, go to the Shared with me section.



Using Google Drive on an Android

  • On your Android device, find and open the Google Drive app.
  • You will see “My Drive,” which has:
    • Files and folders you upload or sync.
    • Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms you create.
  • You can upload files from your phone or tablet or create files in Google Drive.
    • Upload files and folders to Google Drive.
    • Work with Office files.
    • Create, edit, and format Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
  • You can share files or folders, so other people can view, edit, or comment on them.
    • Share files from Google Drive.
    • Share folders from Google Drive.
    • Make someone else the owner of a file.
  • To see files that other people have shared with you, go to the Shared with me section.  



Using Google Drive on an iPhone or iPad

  • On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Drive app.
  • You will see “My Drive,” which has:
    • Files and folders you upload or sync.
    • Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms you create.
  • You can upload files from your iPhone or iPad or create files in Google Drive.
    • Upload files and folders to Google Drive.
    • Work with Office files.
    • Create, edit, and format Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
  • You can share files or folders, so other people can view, edit, or comment on them.
    • Share files from Google Drive.
    • Share folders from Google Drive.
    • Make someone else the owner of a file.
  • To see files that other people have shared with you, go to the Shared with me section. 



Additional Support



Adapted from Google