How to Access Google Drive from Gmail for Beginners

If you're new to using Google Drive, accessing it from Gmail is a great place to start. To do this, you'll need to click on the grid icon in the top right corner of your Gmail inbox.

This icon is often referred to as the "app grid" and it allows you to access other Google apps, including Google Drive. Clicking on it will open a new tab with a list of available apps.

From there, you can click on the Google Drive icon to access your files and folders. You can also use the search bar at the top of the page to find specific files or folders.

Make sure you're signed in to your Google account to access your Google Drive files from Gmail.

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You can save Gmail attachments directly in Google Drive without leaving your inbox. This feature is super convenient and saves you time.

With this feature, you can organize your attachments in Drive, keeping your inbox clutter-free and your files neatly stored in one place.

To access this feature, simply click on the "Save to Drive" button in your Gmail inbox. It's that easy!

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Sharing files and folders is a breeze in Google Drive. You can right-click the file or folder and select Share to get started.

To share files or folders via email, select Share from the right-click menu and add the recipient's email in the Add people and groups field. You can also add a message to the email by checking the Notify people option.

If you're sharing with a non-Gmail account, Google Drive will display a warning, but you can simply click Share anyway to send the email. The recipient will receive a notification that they've been granted access without needing to sign in to a Google account.

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Uploading Files to Google Drive is a breeze, especially when you can save and organize Gmail attachments directly in Drive without leaving your inbox.

This feature is a huge time-saver, allowing you to access your files from anywhere and share them with others.

Sharing File/Folder by Email is a convenient option, and it's done by right-clicking the file or folder and selecting Share.

You'll then add the email addresses in the Add people and groups field, and if you want to add a message, check the Notify people option.

Clicking Send will send the email, and Google Drive will display a warning that you're sharing with a non-Gmail account, but you can simply click Share anyway.

The recipients will receive an email notifying them of the access granted without needing to sign in to a Google account.

This method is ideal for frequent sharing, and you should keep track of who has access to your Google Drive files.

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