Create and share a Google Drive Folder

Overview


Google Drive has a folder and file management structure similar to a desktop operating system.  The information below documents how to create and share folders within Google Drive.


Contents:


Create a Drive folder


  1. Go to drive.google.com and sign into your Beloit account.
  2. Navigate to the area in your Drive that you would like to create the folder.
  3. Click the + New button in the upper left of the Drive window and choose + New Folder.
  4. Type in the name for the folder, then click the blue Create button.
  5. The folder should now appear your Drive window.
Create a new folder
How to create a Google Drive Folder
Name the folder
Naming Google Drive File


Share a Drive folder


  1. Right click on your new folder and select Share...
  2. Enter the email addresses of the guests you would like to share the folder with.
  3. Click on the Edit (Pencil) icon located to the right of the email field to select which Permissions level you would like to give each invitee. There are three options:
    • View - Allows the user to View the document.  Restricts Comment and Edit access.
    • Comment - Allows the user to View and Comment. Restricts Edit access.
    • Edit - Allows the user to View, Comment, and Edit the document.
  4. Click the blue Done button.
  5. Invitees will receive an email notifying them that the folder has been shared with them.
Sharing options
Where to Find Sharing Option
Sharing permissions
How to share Google Drive Folder