Google Drive

Table of Contents

• Create a New Folder
• Upload a File
• Upload a Folder
• Share a File or a Folder
• Stop sharing files or folders
• Prevent people from downloading, printing or copying your file
• Prevent people from sharing your file or folder
• Supported files and allowed file sizes
• File and Folder Sharing: General Access options

Create a New Folder

Step 1

Open a Google Chrome browser or tab.

Step 2

Go to Google Drive.

NOTE: Verify that your MMDC Account is logged in.

Step 3

Click the New button then select Folder.

Step 4

A prompt will appear which will allow you to name your folder. Click Create once you're done naming your folder.

Step 5

Your new folder is now listed under the Folders section of your drive.

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Upload a File

Step 1

Open a Google Chrome browser or tab.

Step 2

Go to Google Drive.

NOTE: Verify that your MMDC Account is logged in.

Step 3

Click the New button then select File upload.

Step 4

An upload file dialog box will appear which allows you to select the file(s) you wish to upload. Choose the file(s) then click Open.

Step 5

File upload status is displayed at the lower right section of the screen. It tells the current percentage of upload completion.

Step 6

If the upload is complete, the thumbnail of the file is added to the Files section of your drive.

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Upload a Folder

Step 1

Open a Google Chrome browser or tab.

Step 2

Go to Google Drive.

NOTE: Verify that your MMDC Account is logged in.

Step 3

Click the New button then select Folder upload.

Step 4

An upload folder dialog box will appear which allows you to select the folder you wish to upload. Choose the folder then click Upload.

Step 5

Google Drive will ask you to confirm the upload of all the files inside the selected folder. Click Upload to continue uploading.

Step 6

Folder upload status is displayed at the lower right section of the screen. It tells the current percentage of upload completion.

Step 7

If the upload is complete, the folder of the file is added to the Folders section of your drive.

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Share a File or a Folder

Step 1

Open a Google Chrome browser or tab.

Step 2

Go to Google Drive.

NOTE: Verify that your MMDC Account is logged in.

Step 3

Locate the file or folder that you wish to share.

Step 4

Right-click on the file or folder then select Share.

Step 5

A dialog box will appear for the file or folder sharing settings. This also shows who is the owner of the file or folder and everyone with current access to the file or folder.

You may include specific people or groups to which you would like to share the files or folders with. 

To do this, just input their names or email addresses to the Add people and groups box in the dialog box. You may also add a message for the person or people you are sharing the file with.

General Access grants permission for people and groups, or to anyone with link to access the file or folder. 

If you chose Anyone with the link or click the Copy link, Google Drive will generate a link of the file which you can also share.

Step 6

Click Done once you have updated the sharing settings.

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