How to use Google Drive and Add Multiple Accounts

How to Use Google Drive

You can store your files securely and open or edit them from any device using Google Drive.

Step 1: Go to drive.google.com

On your computer, go to drive.google.com.

Tip: You can choose between Home and My Drive as your Google Drive start page. To change your start page, go to Settings then select your preferences.

Step 2: Upload or create files

You can upload files from your computer or create files in Google Drive.

Upload files and folders to Google Drive (External Link)
Work with Office files (External Link)
Create, edit, and format Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides (External Link)

Step 3: Share and organize files

You can share files or folders, so other people can access, edit, or comment on them.

Share files from Google Drive (External Link)
Share folders from Google Drive (External Link)
Make someone else the owner of a file (External Link)

To find files that other people have shared with you, go to the shared with me section.

Sign out of Google Drive.

Use Multiple Accounts

Much like the Web App, you can use additional accounts. Up to 4 accounts at one time with Drive for desktop.

To add an account:

On your computer, click the Drive for desktop Menu .
In the top-right corner, click your profile picture Add another account .
Sign in through your browser.
Restart Drive for desktop.

To disconnect an account:

On your computer, click the Drive for desktop Menu > Settings > Preferences > Advanced Settings.
Scroll to the account you want to disconnect.
Click Disconnect account.
In the pop-up window, click OK.