How to use Google Drive

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

Get started with Google Drive

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Step 1: Go to drive.google.com

On your computer, go to drive.google.com. You’ll find "My Drive," which has:

• Files and folders you upload or sync
• Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms you create

Learn how to back up and sync files from your Mac or PC.

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
• Work with Office files
• Create, edit, and format Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

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
• Share folders from Google Drive
• Make someone else the owner of a file

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

Sign out of Google Drive

1. Go to drive.google.com.
2. At the top right, click your Profile picture.
   • If a photo doesn’t appear, you may find the Account image  .
3. Click Sign out.