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