With the Google Backup & Sync app installed on your computer, all the files in your online Google Drive automatically download and sync with the Google Drive folder saved on your computer. Any changes you make to the files are uploaded, and edits made on other devices update the files on your folder. Youll always have the latest files no matter where or who makes them. And you can even access the files when youre offline they update next time you have internet. Look for the triangle-shaped Google Drive icon in your Macs menu bar. If its there, Google Drive is already running see Accessing Files below. Configuring Google Backup & Sync the first time Google Backup & Sync may already be installed on your computer.Click Launchpad (rocket icon) and look for Google Backup & Sync. If you found it, click GoogleBackup & Syncand skip to 3 below.
Accessing files in your Google Drive
GoogleBackup & Sync tips GoogleBackup & Syncmust downloaded all files the first time you log into your desktop or sync. Depending on how many files you have, this could take an hour or more. You may see empty folders while this is happening. Dont panic just leave your computer signed in and come back later. Always wait a couple minutes after signing into your desktop so GoogleBackup & Synccan update files. You can check your Google sync status to see whats happening. Just click the Google Backup & Sync icon in the top menu bar (Mac) or bottom task bar (Windows). It shows how many files are left to sync. And it displays Sync complete when youre all up-to-date. Cant find a file, even when sync is complete? Check it on the Google Drive web site. No Google Backup & Sync icon in the menu bar or task bar? Open it in the Launchpad or start screen, or get the Google Backup & Sync app and install. During the first sync, some folders may be empty or files appear to be missing until its completed. After the first time, sync completes in just a minute or two each time you sign in (unless you join a new folder or there is major reorganization). Missing shared folders? If your Google Drive folder doesnt show items other people have shared with you, you may need to log into Google Drive on the web and add them to your drive. Click the Google Drive icon and Visit Google Drive on the web. See Google Drive collaborationfor details. Theres so much you can do with Google Drive.If you sometimes use Windows, install theGoogle Drive app on yourPC.Its also an easy way toshare files between your computer, iPhone and iPad. Learn more aboutusing Google apps with a Mac. |