Google Drive: share folders - how it works

With Google Drive, you can easily share a folder and share or edit it with other users. We show you how this works in this guide.

Google Drive: Share folders online

You can share a folder in Google Drive both online and in the smartphone app. We will first show you how it works online.

Log in to your Google Drive account.
Right-click the folder you want to share. There you will find the options "Share" and "Get link".
With "Get link" you can share the link to the folder so that people who have the link can access your folder without editing rights.
With "Share" you can add people via email and invite them to collaborate on your folder, edit and add files.

You can also share a Google Drive folder on your smartphone. For this you need the Google Drive app for Android or iOS.

Open the Google Drive app on your smartphone.
Next to the folder you want to share, you will find a small i symbol. Tap for information and options about the folder.
Here you will also find the two buttons "Add people" and "Share link".
With "Add people" you can add friends and colleagues to the folder so that they can edit and add documents. "Share link" means that you will receive a link that allows people to access the files in the folder, but not delete or edit them.

In the next practical tip, we'll answer the question of how safe Google Drive is.