What is Google Drive for Desktop?
Google Drive for Desktop is a desktop app that replaced the Google Drive app. Google Drive for Desktop is currently being implemented in Bucknell accounts. With Google Drive for Desktop, you can quickly sync and access local files on your hard drive to Google Drive.
You can use this app on these operating systems:
- Windows: Windows 7 and up. Windows Server editions are not supported.
- Mac: El Capitan (10.11) and up. For High Sierra (10.13), follow these steps.
Download Google Drive for Desktop
To download Google Drive for Desktop, follow the appropriate link for Mac or Windows. Run the installer and follow the instructions on the screen to install Google Drive for Desktop on your computer.
After you are done installing, locate "Google Drive for Desktop" from your list of installed programs and open it. You will need to sign in to your Bucknell account. Click the blue "SIGN IN" button.
Type your FULL email address, including "@bucknell.edu" in the next window that appears and click "NEXT".
On the next screen, type your short username (WITHOUT "@bucknell.edu") and your password and click Login. Authenticate to Duo
If it is your first time running the program, you may see some introductory slides.
Accessing Google Drive for Desktop on Windows
- When you are done installing and are logged in, you will see a new drive appear on your computer:
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If you open this drive, you will see two options. Team Drives are not currently implemented on the Bucknell network. You can open "My Drive" to view your documents from Google Drive.
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You can copy, edit, or move files to/from your local hard disk to this folder and they will be synced with your Google Drive.
Accessing Google Drive for Desktop on Mac
- When you are done installing and are logged in, you will see a new icon appear on your desktop:
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If you open this drive, you will see two options. Team Drives are not currently implemented on the Bucknell network. You can open "My Drive" to view your documents from Google Drive.
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You can copy, edit, or move files to/from your local hard disk to this folder and they will be synced with your Google Drive.