Setting Access Permissions for Drive Folders


After sharing a folder the owner can select the viewing options for the recipients. To change access settings follow the instructions given below.

After sharing a file the owner can select the viewing options for the recipients. To change access settings follow the instructions given below.

  1. OpenShare with others pop-up menu. This process is the same as sharing a file.
  2. Click Advanced on the bottom right. 
  3. On the right side of the people with whom the file has already been shared click on the Edit Icon/Down Arrow.
  4. A context menu will open with thress options. Choose the desired option

         a. Is owner. (This option is to transfer ownership). 

         b. Can organize, add & edit.

         c. Can view only. 

        You can only choose one option. At the bottom of this menu are Owner Settings. 

  • To Prevent editors from changing access and adding new people, check the box beside it.  

     5.  Click Done after the desired changes are made. 


Setting Access Permissions for Drive Folders