Connect Google Drive to the desktop - how it works
To connect the Google Drive web application to the desktop of your PC, you need the Google Drive client. You can read about where to get it and how to set it up here.
How to connect Google Drive to your desktop
The Google Drive client is currently available for Windows and Mac OS X. Linux is not yet supported.
- Download the Google Drive client for Windows or Mac OS.
- After installation, you will be asked to enter your Google username and password.
- After a brief introduction to Google Drive, the Google Drive icon appears on the right in the task bar. Google Drive is already connected to your desktop.
How to use Google Drive from your desktop
By connecting Google Drive to your desktop, you can use the cloud storage like another hard drive.
- With a right click on the Google Drive icon you can select "Open Google Drive folder".
- You can drag and drop files here using drag'n'drop. With an existing internet connection, Google Drive synchronizes in real time with "My file".
- You can also install the Google Drive client on multiple PCs and synchronize it with the same account.
You can also use Google Drive on your smartphone. Here you will find the apps for Android and iOS.