How to Setup &/or Install Google Drive for Desktop for Mac (was called Google Drive File Stream)
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Aliases: Google Drive, drive, G-drive, Gdrive
How to Setup &/or Install Google Drive for Desktop for Mac
(was called Google Drive File Stream)
If you already have Google Drive for Desktop pre-installed on your computer follow these directions. Look for Google Drive for Desktop in your computer first by opening the Launchpad (tiled apps or rocket). Then go through pages if needed to look for Google Drive for Desktop. Mine was on my third page of apps. See pictures below for help.
If the application is running, you will also find Google Drive for Desktop in the system menu bar at the top of your screen. See the picture below to locate that application.
Additionally, you might find Google Drive for Desktop on your desktop. See the picture below to locate that application.
If you don't have Google Drive for Desktop loaded on your computer, you will need to use Self Service to install this app. Please click here to open the help article on how to use Self Service. If you do have Google Drive for Desktop on your computer, continue below.
Setup:
You might be asked to login first. If so, please sign in using your google account with this format: username@psd401.net. You will then be taken to the PSD Portal to sign in also.
Make sure to be signed in to the PSD Portal. Also, you might also need to grant Google access. Make sure to click the blue "Allow" button if so.
Next sign in to PSD Central Login using your credentials and MFA.
Option One:
On your desktop, you can double left click on your Google Drive app.
This will open your Google Drive folder.
From here you can navigate through your google drive to your desired document.
Option Two:
In the top right hand of the screen, you can click on the small Google Drive for Desktop icon.
This will open up the Google Drive window that will show you what drives you have synced up to your computer, you can click the folder in the top right of the window to access your google drive folder from here.
This will open your Google Drive folder.
From here you can navigate through your google drive to your desired document.
Option Three:
Locate and open up the Finder, this will most likely be on your taskbar in the bottom left corner.
From here locate devices and click on your Google Drive folder.
This will open your google drive folder.
From here you can navigate through your google drive to your desired document.
For the video below, note: if you don't yet have Google Drive installed on your computer or laptop, go to Self Service to install the app. Please click here to open the help article on how to use Self Service.