How do I access google drive?

On a computer: go to drive.google.com and sign in with your Google account. On phone: download the Google Drive app from the App Store or Google Play.

How do I upload a file?

Computer: click "New" then "File upload" and select a file, or drag and drop files into the browser window. Phone: tap the (+) then "Upload."

How do I create a document?

Click "New" then choose "Google Docs" (word processor), "Google Sheets" (spreadsheet), or "Google Slides" (presentation). Your work saves automatically.

How do I organize with folders?

Click "New" then "Folder" to create a folder. Give it a descriptive name and drag files into it to keep things organized.

How do I share a file?

Right-click a file (or tap three dots on phone) then choose "Share." Enter the email address of the person you want to share with.

How do I access files from anywhere?

Sign into drive.google.com or the Drive app on any device to access all your files. The search bar helps you find files by name or content.

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Google Drive is a free cloud storage service that lets you save files — documents, photos, spreadsheets, presentations, and more — on the internet so you can access them from any device. You get 15 gigabytes of free storage, which is enough for thousands of documents and hundreds of photos.

The biggest benefit of Google Drive is that your files are not trapped on one device. If your computer breaks or your phone gets lost, your files are safe in the cloud. You can access them from any computer, phone, or tablet by signing into your Google account.

If you have a Gmail account, you already have Google Drive. Go to drive.google.com in your web browser, or download the Google Drive app on your phone (free on iPhone and Android).

To upload a file from your computer, go to drive.google.com and click "New" then "File upload." Select the file from your computer and it uploads to Drive. You can also drag and drop files from your computer directly into the Drive window in your browser.

On your phone, open the Google Drive app and tap the plus sign (+) then "Upload." Choose a file from your phone to upload.

Google Drive also includes built-in tools for creating documents. Click "New" then "Google Docs" for a word processor (like Microsoft Word), "Google Sheets" for a spreadsheet (like Excel), or "Google Slides" for a presentation (like PowerPoint). These tools are free and your work saves automatically.

To organize your files, create folders by clicking "New" then "Folder." Name it something descriptive (like "Tax Documents 2026" or "Family Photos") and drag files into it. You can also use the search bar at the top to find any file by name or content.

To share a file with someone, right-click it (or tap the three dots on your phone) and select "Share." Enter their email address and choose whether they can view only or edit. They receive an email with a link to the file.