Create a shared drive

Modified on Wed, 9 Jul at 4:50 PM

Create a shared drive and add members

Requires Manager access

On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
In the left column, click Shared drives and double-click one of your shared drives.
At the top, click Manage members.
Add names, email addresses, or a Google Group.
- By default, new members will be Content managers. They can upload, edit, move, or delete all files.
To change the role for a new member, select a role from the dropdown.
To choose to notify new members of their access, click Notify people.
Click Send.

Requires Manager access

On the left, click a shared drive.
At the top, next to the shared drive name, click the Down arrow Manage members.
Next to a member’s name, click the Down arrow and select a new access level.
Click Done.

On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
At the left, click Shared drives and double-click one of your shared drives.
At the top, next to the name of your shared drive click the Down arrow .
Click Email Members.
Enter your message and click Send.

Requires Manager access

Members who are Managers can change what other members can do.

On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
At the left, click Shared drives and double-click one of your shared drives.
At the top, next to the name of your shared drive, click the Down arrow .
Click Manage members.
To the right of the person you want to change, click the Down arrow .
Select a role or Remove.
Click Save.