Note: To store and access files on your desktop, use Drive File Stream. *If you don't own the file but have Can edit access in Drive, you can move it to a Shared Drive if your G Suite admin has allowed this option.
Double-click a file to open and edit it. To create a file, select the file type you want to create, such as Google Docs. Drag an existing file (that you own*) from your computer or from My Drive into a Shared Drive. If you leave the Shared Drive, your files remain. Navigate to the folder and open it.Īny files you add are owned by the team. On your computer, drag an existing folder into a Shared Drive. On the left, click a Shared Drive folder. Upload an existing folder from your computer: Subfolders must have the same permission as the top-level folder. To move folders into a Shared Drive that are already stored in My Drive or another Shared Drive, contact your G Suite admin. On the left, click a Shared Drive or existing folder. To remove a member, next to a member's name, click the Down Arrow and select Remove member.Ģ.2 Add and edit files 2.1 Create folders. Next to a member's name, click the Down Arrow and select a new access level. At the top, next to the Shared Drive name, click the Down arrow and Manage members. (Optional) Enter a message when adding a new member, or i f you don't want to send a notification, uncheck the notify people box.ġ.3 Change access levels or Remove a member. (Optional) To change the access level, next to Content manager, click the Down arrow. (New members must have a Google account). Add names, email addresses, or a Google Group. At the top, under the shared drive name (use the drop-down arrow) to Manage members and access levels.On the left, click Shared drives and double-click on one of your shared drives.Note: Give members who need to edit files in Drive File Stream Content manager access. When you add new members, they’re given Content manager access. 1. Set up a Shared Driveġ.3 Change access levels or Remove a member 1.1 Create a Shared Drive For details, contact your G Suite administrator.
If you don't see Shared Drives in Google Drive, it might not be available for your organization. Important: Shared Drives are only available with the G Suite Enterprise, Business, or Education editions.