Share a folder in Google Drive
- sysadmin117
- Mar 29
- 1 min read
To share a folder in Google Drive, right-click the folder, select "Share," enter the email address or Google Group you want to share with, choose the desired role (Viewer, Commenter, or Editor), and optionally add an expiry date or choose to notify the recipients.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
1. Access Google Drive and Locate the Folder:
Open Google Drive in your browser or access it through the Google Drive app.
Navigate to the folder you want to share.
2. Initiate Sharing:
Right-click: on the folder you want to share.
Select "Share" from the context menu.
3. Add Recipients and Set Permissions:
Enter email addresses or Google Group names: in the "Share with people and groups" field.
Choose the role: for the recipients:
Viewer: Can only view the files and folders.
Commenter: Can view and comment on the files and folders, but cannot make edits.
Editor: Can view, edit, and manage the files and folders, including adding or deleting files.
Optional: Add an expiry date: (if using a work or school account and eligible).
Optional: Choose to notify people: by checking the "Notify people" box.
4. Finalize Sharing:
Click "Send" or "Share" to complete the process
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