Google offers a desktop application that allows you to quickly access all of your Google Drive files on demand, directly from your computer without losing drive space. With Google Drive for desktop, your files are stored on the cloud instead of your computer, and any changes you make are automatically synced with the cloud for quick, easy access anywhere you have an Internet connection.

Installation

1. Download Google Drive for Mac or Windows. You must be logged into your Google account to see this page.
2. Run the installation package.
3. Log into the portal with your ScarletMail email address and password.
4. You'll then be prompted to enter your NetID and NetID Password.
5. Follow the instructions and choose what you want to sync. 

On macOS, if you receive an error that says "Google Drive encountered a problem and has stopped," go to System Preferences > Security and Privacy > Allow Google Drive.

System Requirements

• Windows: Windows 10 and up (64-bit only), Windows Server 2016 and up (64-bit only)
• Mac: macOS Catalina 10.15.7 and up. For macOS 11 and lower, follow these steps.

Getting Started

Once Google Drive is installed, a folder called Google Drive will appear on the left in your Finder or File Explorer. This folder will contain both your personal Google Drive and any Team Drives you are part of. The only difference between these files and any other file on your computer is that these files are not stored on your computer by default, and any changes you make to them will sync automatically with your cloud storage.

What are the features for Google Drive for Desktop?

With Drive, you can:

• • Quickly see all your Google Drive files in Finder/Explorer (including Team Drives).
  • Browse and organize Google Drive files without downloading all of them to your computer.
  • Choose which files or folders you'd like to make available offline.
  • Open files in common apps like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop.

How much storage do I have for my Drive files?

ScarletMail/ScarletApps accounts will be limited to 30 gigabytes (GB) starting on June 18, 2024.

Making Files Available Offline

By default, Google Drive does not store a copy of your files on your local computer. This means that if you do not have an Internet connection, you will not be able to access these files. In order to make your files accessible offline, right-click on a file or folder and select Available Offline under the Drive menu. Please note that doing so will store a copy on your computer, using up more of your hard drive space.

Where can I get more information?

To get started with Drive, visit the Drive Help Center. Please note that to see this page and install the new app, you must log into Google with your ScarletMail email address and password.