1. Set up a shared drive

1. Open Google Drive.
2. On the left, click Shared drives.
3. At the top, click New.
4. Enter a name and click Create.

When you add new members, they’re given Content manager access. You can change a member's access level.

Note: Give members who need to edit files in Drive File Stream Content manager access.

Requires Manager access

1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
2. At the left, click Shared drives and double-click one of your shared drives.
3. At the top, click Manage members.
4. Add names, email addresses, or a Google Group.

   By default, new members are Content managers. They can upload, edit, move, or delete all files.

5. To change:
   • Permissions for a new member, click the Down arrow and choose an option.
   • Whether new members get notified, click Notify people.
6. Click Send.

Requires Manager access

1. On the left, click a shared drive.
2. At the top, next to the shared drive name, click the Down arrow Manage members.
3. Next to a member’s name, click the Down arrow and select a new access level.
4. Click Done.

Requires Manager access

1. On the left, click a shared drive.
2. At the top, next to the shared drive name, click the Down arrow Manage members.
3. Next to a member’s name, click the Down arrow and select Remove member.
4. Click Done.

Note: If you remove someone from a shared drive, they might still have access to files shared in other ways, such as files shared with everyone in your organization by link or through a group.

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