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  • are you looking to get started with Google Drive In this video, we'll cover the basics of this free cloud based storage service to get started.

  • Just go to google dot com in your Web browser, then locate and select Sign in.

  • Now.

  • If you don't already have a Google account, select, create account.

  • Otherwise, you want to go ahead and enter the email address and password for your Google account.

  • Once you signed in, locate and select the grid in the upper right corner, then choose Drive.

  • Your Google drive will appear.

  • It's easy to add files to your Google drive.

  • Just click the new button on the left to create new files or folders.

  • Or, if you already have a file on your computer, you can upload it by simply dragging it into your drive.

  • And there we go.

  • Let's look at a different account that's been using Google Drive for a while.

  • Here, you can see different files and folders that air stored on Google Drive.

  • If you select a file, you'll see additional options for it appear in the top of the screen on the left.

  • You'll also be able to access your folders.

  • File shared with you and more.

  • You also have the option to get Google Drive for your desktop.

  • You can find it by going to the gear icon and choosing Get drive for desktop.

  • If you choose to install this, you'll be able to quickly access the files on your Google drive from a folder on your computer.

  • Any files that you move into that folder will automatically be uploaded to your drive.

  • One other thing we'd like to mention is the Google Drive Mobile App available for IOS and Android devices.

  • The Google Drive APP allows you to view and upload files from your mobile device wherever you are.

  • This could be really convenient if you want to access a file on the go or upload something from your phone.

  • Now, it's worth pointing out that you can also edit documents on your mobile device.

  • But you'll need to download separate APS to do this, such as the free Google docks or Google sheets up.

  • All right, those are the basics, and they should be enough to help you get started with Google Drive G.

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are you looking to get started with Google Drive In this video, we'll cover the basics of this free cloud based storage service to get started.

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