How to Uninstall Google Drive on Mac

Disconnecting Your Account

1. Click the Backup & Sync icon on the menu bar. This button looks like a cloud-shaped icon near the upper-right corner of your screen. It will open a pop-up window.

   1. If you don't see the icon on your menu bar, find and click the Backup & Sync app in your Applications folder first. The icon should now show up on the menu bar.

2. Click the ⋮ icon. This button is located on the top-right corner of the Backup & Sync window. It will open a drop-down menu.

3. Click Preferences on the drop-down menu. This will open your app options in a new pop-up window.

4. Click Settings. You can find it next to a gear icon on the left-hand side of the Preferences window.

5. Click Disconnect Account. It's located on the right-hand side underneath your account name and storage details. It will open a confirmation pop-up.

6. Click Disconnect in the confirmation window. It's on the bottom-right corner. This will confirm your action, and disconnect your Google Drive account from the Backup & Sync app on your computer.

   1. A confirmation pop-up will appear and let you know your Google Drive folder is no longer synced with Google Drive on the web.

7. Click Got It. This will close the confirmation pop-up.

   1. You can now delete the Backup & Sync app from your computer without affecting your files on the cloud.