1. The How to Guide to Using Google Drive

2. WHAT IS GOOGLE DRIVE?
Google Drive is Google’s form of Cloud-based storage
You are able to view, share, or edit files from any device
Everyone who has a Google account has access to Google Drive
You have a Modesto City Schools Google account ID
Password is the same

3. Logging into Google Drive
Go to Google Drive directly using the URL (
Log into your school account
Go to Google.com
Click the 9 squares for the drop down menu
Find the Google Drive logo

4. The Layout

5. Navigation My Drive: Takes you to the main page with your files
Shared with Me: All the files that you have been given access to
Recent: Quick access to the files that you have recently used
Google Photos: A back-up location for your photos (must set up)
Starred: Quick access to designated files
Trash: Just what you think….

6. Creating New Files and Folders
Click “New” or “My Drive” to create
Folder
Upload a file or folder
Access Google Apps
Docs
Sheets
Slides
Forms
Drawing
Maps
Sites

7. Creating a Folder Click “New” or “My Drive” to create
A box will pop up to name the folder; type in the folder’s name
The New Folder will pop up at the top of your Drive
Provides quick access to all folders

8. Right Clicking on a File
Right Clicking on a file opens a menu
Open with an app or using Google
Share with any Google account
Create a shareable link
Move to a new location
Add a Star to add to Starred folder
Rename the file
View details
Make a Copy
Download off of Drive
Delete

9. Uploading a File Click “New” or “My Drive” Select “file upload”
A dialogue box will pop up to find the file you want to upload
Click on file and press “Open”
A new dialogue box will open at the bottom to show the upload (see picture)
A dialogue box like this will pop up when you move a file to a new location as well

10. Folder Options
Once you have created a folder, you can do several things
Tip: you can organize your folders by changing the color of the folder