Google Drive

About

Google Drive is a cloud based storage system. Cloud based means that the information uploaded or created with Google Drive remains on Google's servers. This is an additional protection against data loss if your hard drive fails, or your files become inaccessible. Google Drive is available to all users that have a Google login. Google Drive lets you create documents (text document, spreadsheet, slideshow) and store them online accessible with your Google credentials. Documents created in Google Drive are able to be shared and edited with people you grant access. You can also upload documents to Google Drive and access them from any location, if you have an Internet connection.

If you are a �鶹��Ƶ user, you have a Google Drive account associated with �鶹��Ƶ. If you are also a Gmail user, you have at least two Google Drive Accounts (one for each gmail account, and one �鶹��Ƶ account). These two accounts are separate, however you are able to share the documents between the accounts.

Information Security

Confidential Data such as the following should never be stored on Google Drive:

• Social Security numbers
• Driver's license numbers
• Credit card numbers
• Bank account numbers or information
• Medical information
• Passport information

Accessing Account

That's a great question! The method for access varies depending on which account you wish to access.

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  Inputting your Full �鶹��Ƶ Email Address

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  Google Drive Login Screen

If you are looking to access your Google Drive account associated with a gmail address, visit . You will then be prompted with a login screen. Input your gmail email address and your password. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you may be asked to enter a code before Google Drive will allow you to access your files. Two Factor Authentication is optional and takes deliberate, specific steps to set up. If you're reading this, and have no idea what two-factor authentication is, you likely don't have it and thus, do not need to worry. For more information regarding two-factor authentication, please see

Creating Files

• Google Docs
• Google Sheets
• Google Slides
• Google Forms
• Google Drawings

Uploading

Uploading a Folder

Google Drive allows for single file upload as well as a folder full of documents to make uploading a lot of files easier. To upload a folder while using Google Chrome, click and drag your folder onto the Google Drive web page. You will see a big blue circle with a (+) on it and it also will say "Incoming."

Uploading a file

1. Click the red New button on the left menu.
2. Click File Upload
3. Choose file from your computer to upload and click Choose.

Upload Video

iPhone

1. Create video on iPhone
2. Open up Google Drive app (Use �鶹��Ƶ account)
3. Click the + in the upper right corner.
4. Click Upload Photos or Videos.
5. Allow access to photos.
6. Choose video to download, click the check mark in upper right hand corner. (The video will upload)
7. Click the the 3 horizontal lines in the upper left corner, then click recent.
8. Click the i next to the video.
9. Rename the file if you would like.
10. Click i again next to the video and click share.
11. Share video with appropriate people (such as professors, group members, class members) - �鶹��Ƶ accounts have unlimited storage

Android

1. Create video on phone
2. Open up Google Drive app (Use �鶹��Ƶ account credentials)
3. Click the red circle with the + symbol in the lower left
4. Click upload.
5. Choose video location on your device
6. Click the video you would like to upload
7. Once uploaded you are able to rename video. (videos take a few minutes to process and show up in your Drive listing after uploading is complete)
8. Share video with appropriate people (such as professors, group members, class members) - �鶹��Ƶ accounts have unlimited storage

Sharing Folders/Files

To share a file or folder with others on Google Drive

1. Right click on the folder/file you want to share (this will be a Control click if you do not have a right mouse button)
2. Select share as displayed below.

1. When the new window pops up, enter the e-mails of the google accounts of the people you want to share the folder/file with in the space near the bottom. Then click "Done." The people you shared the file with should be able to find it in their "Shared With Me" folder in their Drive.

Sharing file by URL

1. Open the file on Google Drive
2. Click File, then click Share
3. When the sharing popup opens, click the Get shareable link button. Anyone with the url can view this file.
4. Send or post the URL to share with others.

How much can my Drive hold?

Your �鶹��Ƶ Google Drive account has unlimited storage space, while regular Gmail Google Drive accounts have a 15GB limit to share between your Gmail email storage and Drive storage.

Google Drive Desktop Application

Google gives you the option of installing Google Drive on your computer. This means that you will have a Google Drive folder stored on your computer that is connected to your Google Drive. Saving a file in your Google Drive folder on your computer means that your computer will also save it online. This is very useful as a backup for important files.

To install the Desktop Application, visit and choose the type of Device (Mac, Android, PC, etc) that you are using.

More Questions?

• Please visit . If in need of further assistance with your �鶹��Ƶ Google Drive, please call Technology Services at 507-933-6111.
• If you have access to Lynda.com, please see the videos - Please email us if you would like to check out a Lynda.com license.