Summary

Google Drive for Desktop is the locally installed software connecting Google Drive to a workstation as if it were a standard drive. Google Drive is a cloud-based data management solution that allows district employees the ability to store, share, and access files across multiple devices and platforms. Using a cloud based file storage solution offers staff the greatest level of protection during hardware replacement or failure, and the greatest flexibility of access and collaboration.

Steps

Getting started with Google Drive for Desktop

First-time use on a Windows computer
  1. If Google Drive for Desktop has not already been installed on your computer, please submit a ticket.
  2. In the Windows search box, type Google Drive and select Open

  3. When prompted, select Sign in with browser
  4. When prompted, select the district provided account.
  5. When prompted, select Sign in
  6. Google Drive for Desktop will launch and be found under the system tray.
  7. File explorer will also now display Google Drive connected as network drive G:
First time use on a MacBook
  1. Log into the district MacBook with your district account.
  2. Open Launchpad (by default, located on the left side of the dock)
  3. Locate Google Drive and select Install

Preparing for a new computer / Moving files to Google Drive
  1. Step 1
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  3. Step 3
Accessing Google Drive Files Online
Files stored in OneDrive can be accessed from any device connected to the internet. [Note: the device must have appropriate software to open the file] This option can be used to access files from a device you don't normally sign into with your district account.
  1. From a web browser, navigate to https://drive.google.com
  2. Select Go to Drive
  3. Enter district provided full email, select Next
  4. Enter district password, select Next

Additional Help

If you've completed the above steps and still need assistance, please let us know by submitting a ticket.