{"id":451252,"date":"2022-05-22T23:00:48","date_gmt":"2022-05-22T20:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-add-google-drive-to-file-explorer\/"},"modified":"2022-05-22T23:00:48","modified_gmt":"2022-05-22T20:00:48","slug":"how-to-add-google-drive-to-file-explorer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-google-drive-to-file-explorer\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Add Google Drive to File Explorer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3e3a57256dc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3e3a57256dc\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-google-drive-to-file-explorer\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Add_Google_Drive_to_File_Explorer%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Add Google Drive to File Explorer&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-google-drive-to-file-explorer\/#Link_Google_Drive_to_Windows_File_Explorer\" >Link Google Drive to Windows File Explorer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-google-drive-to-file-explorer\/#Configure_Google_Drives_Sync_Settings\" >Configure Google Drive\u2019s Sync Settings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Add_Google_Drive_to_File_Explorer%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Add Google Drive to File Explorer&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-747582\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Google-Drive-logo.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Google-Drive-logo.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Google-Drive-logo.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google Drive logo.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Adding Google Drive to File Explorer lets you access your cloud files without having to open a web browser. You can then manage your cloud files act as if they\u2019re your local files. Here\u2019s how to set that up on your Windows PC.<\/p>\n<p>To add Google Drive to Windows File Explorer, you\u2019ll use the free Google Drive app. This app integrates your cloud files with your local PC, allowing you to upload new files, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a> existing ones, and enable and disable file syncing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Download Files and Folders From Google Drive<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Link_Google_Drive_to_Windows_File_Explorer\"><\/span>Link Google Drive to Windows File Explorer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To start the integration, first, launch a web browser on your PC and open the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/drive\/download\/\">Google Drive download page<\/a>. There, click \u201cDownload Drive for Desktop\u201d to download the app to your computer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803670\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1-download-google-drive-app.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Download Drive for Desktop.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"379\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When your file is downloaded, double-click it to run the installer. In the \u201cUser Account Control\u201d prompt that opens, choose \u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re now on Drive\u2019s installation wizard. Here, on the \u201cInstall Google Drive?\u201d page, choose if you\u2019d like to add Drive and Google\u2019s online office suite shortcuts to your desktop.<\/p>\n<p>Then click \u201cInstall.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803671\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-install-google-drive.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the shortcuts option and choose &quot;Install.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"359\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When the app is installed, you\u2019ll see a \u201cSign in to Google Drive\u201d window. Here, click \u201cSign in With Browser.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803672\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-sign-in-google-drive.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Sign in With Browser.&quot;\" width=\"584\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your PC\u2019s default web browser will open taking you to the Google site. Here, Google will ask if you\u2019d like to allow your newly installed app to access your Drive files. Enable this permission by clicking \u201cSign In.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803673\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-allow-files-access-google-drive.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Sign In.&quot;\" width=\"480\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Google will display a message saying you\u2019ve successfully signed in to your Google account in the Drive app. Close the browser window as you don\u2019t need it anymore.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803674\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-signed-in-google-drive.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Successfully signed in to the Google Drive app.\" width=\"522\" height=\"322\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s it. Google Drive has now been added to your File Explorer. Access it by opening the File Explorer utility using the Windows+E keyboard shortcut.<\/p>\n<p>In File Explorer\u2019s left sidebar, you\u2019ll see a new item called \u201cGoogle Drive.\u201d Click it to access your cloud files in your familiar file manager app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803675\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6-google-drive-in-windows-file-explorer.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google Drive in Windows File Explorer.\" width=\"631\" height=\"404\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re all set.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>12 Ways to Open File Explorer in Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Configure_Google_Drives_Sync_Settings\"><\/span>Configure Google Drive\u2019s Sync Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To help you bring your Drive files to your PC, Google Drive offers two sync methods, each offering unique features.<\/p>\n<p>The first method is called \u201cStream\u201d which lets you manually download files from the cloud to your PC. If you don\u2019t want to fill up your PC\u2019s storage with all your Drive files, this is the method you should enable.<\/p>\n<p>The other method is called \u201cMirror\u201d which keeps your Drive files on both your cloud storage and your PC. Since this downloads a copy of all your cloud files to your PC, your PC\u2019s storage will fill up pretty quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve decided on the sync method you want to use, configure it in the Google Drive app. Do this by first clicking the Google Drive app icon in your PC\u2019s system tray (the bar located at the bottom of your screen).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803676\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7-google-drive-in-system-tray.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"629\" height=\"376\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see a Drive pane. Here, in the top-right corner, click \u201cSettings\u201d (a cog icon) and choose \u201cPreferences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803677\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8-google-drive-preferences.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose Settings &gt; Preferences.\" width=\"603\" height=\"340\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the window that opens, in the left sidebar, click \u201cGoogle Drive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803678\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9-google-drive-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Google Drive&quot; on the left.\" width=\"475\" height=\"305\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the right pane, enable either \u201cStream Files\u201d or \u201cMirror Files,\u201d depending on what method you\u2019ve decided to use.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-803680 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/10-stream-mirror-google-drive-files.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Stream Files&quot; or &quot;Mirror Files&quot; on the right.\" width=\"650\" height=\"426\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And Google Drive will sync your cloud files accordingly. 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