System requirements and browsers

The latest versions of Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms  are compatible with the following operating systems and browsers.

Browsers

Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms work with the 2 most recent versions of the following browsers (unless specified otherwise). Make sure cookies and JavaScript are turned on for your browser.

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Windows only: Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge
• Mac only: Safari

Other browsers may work, but you might not be able to use all of the features.

Computer operating systems

Backup and Sync

You can download and use Backup and Sync on certain operating systems: 

• Windows: Windows 7 and up, not including Windows Server editions (see which version of Windows you're using)
• Mac: Yosemite (10.10) and up (see which version you're using)
• Linux: Backup and Sync isn't currently available using the Linux operating system. You can use Google Drive on the web at drive.google.com.