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• Drive File Stream For Mac

As an alternative to or in addition to installing Drive File Stream, you can upgrade to the new version of Drive for Mac/PC, called Backup and Sync. A few important things to note: In October, Drive for Mac/PC users may start seeing messages in the product notifying them that Drive for Mac/PC is going away. Learn About File Stream Access Drive files on Mac/PC faster, using less disk space. Introducing Drive File Stream — a new way to access all of your Google Drive files directly from your Mac or PC, without using up all your disk space. Drive File Stream A new way to access all of your Google Drive files on demand, directly from your Mac or PC, without using up all of your disk space. With Drive File Stream, you stream your Drive files directly from the cloud to your Mac or PC, freeing up disk space and network bandwidth. Because Drive files are stored in the cloud, any changes you or your collaborators make are automatically updated everywhere.

Drive File Stream is the recommended Google Drive client for faculty and staff on university computers. It is the business-oriented Drive product which provides full access to all files in your “My Drive” and “Team Drives” from your Mac.

Installing Google Drive File Stream

Open the Self Service app found in your /Applications folder. In the 'Communication and Web' category, find 'Google Drive File Stream,' then click 'Install.'

If you were previously using the legacy 'Google Drive' app, you may have a 'Google Drive' folder on your Mac. During installation, you may be prompted with a choice to move this folder to your Trash or preserve it.

Accessing Files

Google Drive File Stream will automatically open when you log in to your Mac. You can also launch the 'Google Drive File Stream' app found in your /Applications folder. When running, you'll see the Google Drive logo in your menu bar.

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'Google Drive' appears in your Finder sidebar under 'Devices.' Click the 'Google Drive' device to access your files.

'My Drive' and 'Team Drives' are both available via Google Drive File Stream. If you aren't a member of any Team Drives, you won't be able to select the 'Team Drives' folder.

Drive File Stream is fully integrated with Finder. Files stored in Google Drive will display previews and useful metadata, just like any other file on your Mac.

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Google File Types

Google file types, such as .gdoc, .gsheet, and .gslide, can't be opened with an app on your Mac. When you click these files your default web browser will open to the Google Drive web interface.

File Status

Files with a 'cloud' icon are available only while connected to the Internet.

Files with a 'timer' icon are currently being streamed to your Mac.

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Files with no status icon are available offline.

Making Files Available Offline

Right click (or hold Control and click) the file or folder you'd like to make available offline. Hover over the 'Drive File Stream' contextual menu item, then click 'Available offline.'

Files made available offline will always be accessible, even when you don't have an Internet connection.