M Guthrie
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Jul 14, 2019

How do I save documents to google drive directly from the Word document.

New organization uses Google drive exclusively and no one seem extremely knowledgeable about it. I need to save word documents directly to the drive without having to save the document, switch to the drive and then upload. I've always worked on a vpn that I can use in or out of the office so am struggling with getting the documents I need to and from home. I need access to all documents saved in my document folder on my work computer and am hoping to be able to save all work to a work google drive that I can access from home. However, the cumbersome save, switch programs and upload does not make it efficient to do it numerous times a day.

Would greatly appreciate any help or suggestions.
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cfinch5
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Jul 14, 2019
M Guthrie,

The two methods are Backup and Sync (personal accounts) or Drive File Stream (G Suite Accounts - Business, Edu, etc). This link explains the differences between the two: https://support.google.com/drive/answer/7638428

Since I am assuming you are a business user, here are the steps to download File Stream:

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You might not be able to use Drive File Stream, or your organization might install it for you. If you have questions, ask your administrator.
To download Drive File Stream:
  1. On your computer, open:
    • DriveFileStream.exe on Windows
    • DriveFileStream.dmg on Mac
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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NOTE: Files that you want to access from MULTIPLE DEVICES/ LOCATIONS need to be saved to the My Drive folder.

Hope this helps! If not, please let us know.

Best,
Finch
Last edited Jul 14, 2019
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cfinch5
Platinum Product Expert
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Jul 14, 2019
M Guthrie,

The two methods are Backup and Sync (personal accounts) or Drive File Stream (G Suite Accounts - Business, Edu, etc). This link explains the differences between the two: https://support.google.com/drive/answer/7638428

Since I am assuming you are a business user, here are the steps to download File Stream:

----------------
You might not be able to use Drive File Stream, or your organization might install it for you. If you have questions, ask your administrator.
To download Drive File Stream:
  1. On your computer, open:
    • DriveFileStream.exe on Windows
    • DriveFileStream.dmg on Mac
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
---------------

NOTE: Files that you want to access from MULTIPLE DEVICES/ LOCATIONS need to be saved to the My Drive folder.

Hope this helps! If not, please let us know.

Best,
Finch
Last edited Jul 14, 2019
cfinch5
Platinum Product Expert
Jul 14, 2019
Ms. Drasby, 

No worries! I do it all the time myself. Glad that we have so many people willing to help :)

Best,
Finch
Laura88
Aug 20, 2019
I have this same question, and I have a private account. It would be amazing if I could save Word documents directly to the drive without saving them on my computer, then uploading them (and amassing a dozen versions of the same document since they don't automatically replace each other). My primary work is in Word, and this would make google drive usable for me. I currently use dropbox but am running out of space.
Last edited Aug 20, 2019
Jacques Janse van Rensburg
Aug 30, 2019
I have the same request as Laura. Ho to do this with a private account?
User 6140539913202819606
Oct 16, 2019
i hate this
User 487257776102293507
Oct 19, 2019
I am looking to have the same question as Laura asked. How to save Microsoft word docs to google drive directly. Personal not business. thank you for any guidance you can offer!
Last edited Oct 19, 2019
Cyndi Andrews
Nov 15, 2019
And another!
Waqas Ali 7687
Jan 1, 2020
i also want to save word files directly in google drive. using private version of Google Drive. Google Drive plugin was very helpful in past. Please allow access to google drive plugin. Thanks
Madalyn Danos
Jan 8, 2020
I downloaded google and at once was able to download straight from word to google. Now when I click save as in word all my folders in google drive do not show up. Can you help with this?
Thomas Whitehouse
Jan 13, 2020
I'd like to hear the other scenario using Backup and Sync to save files directly to Word.  Office wants to save the file to One Drive automatically.  Saving to my Google Drive folder then takes additional steps.
Marina Davies
Jan 26, 2020
How can I add Google Drive File Stream to microsoft word? It only wants to auto save to one drive but I would prefer google drive. Can anyone help with this?
Cliff Patterson
Jan 27, 2020
Here's the honest truth I've never owned a computer. 4 mths ago I bought one ,well he suggested I buy one to help w work and set me up a web site. Well everytime I mess it up I would take it back for him to fix. It's been weird ever since. Last time he removed my hard drive. Now it won't work. So that's situation Guys
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Cliff Patterson
Jan 27, 2020
Heck I like the guy but he's sort of shady.
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