How to Upload Files to Shared Google Drive

As one of the most popular cloud storage services in the world, Google Drive not only provides data storage but also serves as an excellent collaboration tool. With Google Drive, you can easily share files and folders with others and work on them together. However, many people struggle with uploading files to a shared Google Drive. In this article, we will guide you through the process of uploading files to a shared Google Drive using various devices and methods.

Ways to Upload Files to Google Drive Shared Folder

Way 1: Manually Upload Files via Webpage

The first method we will explore allows you to manually upload files to Google Drive through the web app. Follow these steps:

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For Google Drive users:

1. Go to drive.google.com and log in to your Google Drive account.
2. Click the “+ New” button at the top left corner of the interface, then choose “File Upload” and select the files you want to upload.
3. Open the “My Drive” folder, select the uploaded files, and click “Move to”.
4. Navigate to the “Shared with me” section, select the Google Drive shared folder, and click “Move” to successfully upload the files to the shared folder.

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For Google Workspace (G Suite) users:

1. Go to drive.google.com and log in to your Google Drive account.
2. Click on a Google Drive shared drive folder, then click “+ New” and select “File Upload” to add files to the shared folder.

Way 2: Drag Files Directly into Google Drive

The second method involves dragging and dropping files directly into Google Drive. Here’s how:

1. Log in to drive.google.com with your Google Drive account.
2. Navigate to the “Shared with me” section and open the folder where you want to upload the file.
3. Open the local folder on your device and drag the file into the Google Drive shared folder.

Way 3: Upload Files with Google Drive Desktop App

To automatically upload files to a shared Google Drive, you can use the desktop client program called Drive for desktop. Follow these steps:

1. Install Drive for desktop on your computer.
2. After installation, you will see a disk called Google Drive on your computer.
3. Drag the files you want to upload to the Google Drive disk. They will be uploaded to the “My Drive” folder on drive.google.com.
4. Move the uploaded files to the shared Google Drive folder.

Uploading Files from Android Phones and iPhones

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If you want to upload files from your Android phone, follow these steps:

1. Open the Google Drive app on your Android phone.
2. Tap on the “Add” button.
3. Select “Upload” and choose the files you want to upload.
4. Use your computer to open drive.google.com and view the uploaded files in “My Drive”.
5. Move the files to the Google Drive shared folder.

For iPhone users, the steps are slightly different. Here’s how to upload files to shared Google Drive from an iPhone:

1. Open the Google Drive app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the colorful add icon “+” at the bottom right corner.
3. Select “Upload” and choose the photos, videos, or audio files you want to upload.
4. Move the uploaded files to the Google Drive shared folder.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What should I do if my Google Drive is full while uploading files?
If your Google Drive is full and you’re unable to upload all your files to the shared folder, you have a few options:

• Ask the owner of the shared folder to make copies of the files you uploaded, then delete the files you uploaded. They can then transfer the remaining files.
• Ask the owner of the shared folder to download the files to their computer’s hard disk, delete your uploaded files, and continue uploading the remaining files.
• Request the owner of the shared folder to provide you with their Google Drive username and password so you can upload all the files to their own Google Drive. (Not recommended)

Q: How can I combine multiple Google Drive accounts to gain more free cloud storage?
To increase your Google Drive storage without upgrading, you can combine multiple cloud drive accounts using CBackup. This allows you to combine the idle storage space from different accounts. Follow these steps:

1. Log in to CBackup and add all the Google Drive accounts you want to combine.
2. Click on “Storage” and select “+ Add Combined Cloud”.
3. Choose the Google Drive accounts you want to combine, determine the order, and click “Combine”.
   Now you have increased your Google cloud storage easily and can backup files to the combined storage automatically.

Conclusion

In this article, we have explored different methods for uploading files to a shared Google Drive. Whether you’re using a computer, Android phone, or iPhone, these methods will help you easily upload files to a shared folder. Additionally, we recommend backing up your Google Drive files to another cloud storage service using a reliable tool like CBackup. By following these steps, you can ensure the safety of your data and enjoy seamless collaboration on Google Drive.

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