Google Drive is a cloud-based storage service that enables users to store and access files online. Google Drive also gives you access to free web-based applications for creating documents, spreadsheets, presentations and more. 


Ways to access Google Drive


  1. Using your Google browser (or any browser e.g., Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox etc) visit drive.google.com
    1. Login your Gmail account to access your personal Drive
  2. Login to gmail.com
    1. Hover your mouse to the top right corner and select the Gmail menu
    2. Scroll down and look for the Drive
  3. Google Drive for Desktop
    1. To access your Drive for desktop, you need first to install the application
      1. Follow the First (1) or Second (2) step to access your Drive in browser
      2. Check the URL filed, on the right top corner, click the Drive download icon
      3. Follow the on-screen installation process
    2. Alternative way to install Google Drive for desktop
      1. Visit https://www.google.com/drive/download/
      2. Click Download Drive for desktop
      3. Double click the downloaded application and follow the on-screen instructions
    3. After you successfully installed the Drive for desktop, look for the application (sometimes it is located in your taskbar notification area)
    4. Login your Gmail account to sync your Google Drive
    5. Now you can use your Drive in your desktop as application