Instructions for installing and using Google Drive on all devices

Want to install Google Drive but don't know where to start? Check out how to download, install, and use Google Drive effectively on your computer and phone with TipsMake.

HOW TO USE GOOGLE DRIVE

1. On Android phone, iPhone

First, you  need to download the application to your device, then create a Gmail account to log in and use it.

Details on how to do it here: How to Use Google Drive on Your Phone.

2. On computer

Step 1:  Download Google Drive  to your computer.

Step 2: Click on the installation file you just downloaded

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Step 3: Wait a few minutes for the system to process. 

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Step 4: Once done, you will have to restart your computer to start using it. Click Close to close the installer.

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Use Google Drive to store and synchronize data

Step 1: You will see Google Icons on your Desktop screen. As well as the Icon at the bottom of the Quick Bar.

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Step 2: You will need to log in again to sync all data.

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Step 3: Click Got it to continue.

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Step 4: Click Choose Folder to select the backup and data synchronization folder.

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Step 5: Select Folder and click Select Folder

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Step 6: You can choose the desired capacity you want to use. You have 15Gb of free capacity, if you want to use more, choose High quality

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Step 7: Click Got it to continue

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Step 8: Click Start to start backing up and synchronizing.

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Now all files on Google Drive Web will also be synchronized with the Folder you selected and vice versa.

Copy the files you want to back up to the Google Drive Folder on your computer and they will also be synchronized on Google Drive Web.

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Hopefully, through this article, you can easily install and use Google Drive to store and synchronize data to avoid data loss. If you encounter any difficulties during the process, do not hesitate to comment below, TipsMake's technical team will support you.

Kareem Winters

Update 13 March 2025