How to Add Multiple Google Drive to File Explorer
In today’s digital age, cloud storage has become an integral part of our daily lives. Google Drive, being one of the most popular cloud storage platforms, offers users the convenience of accessing their files from anywhere. However, if you have multiple Google Drive accounts, managing them all through the default File Explorer on your Windows PC can be quite cumbersome. In this article, we will guide you on how to add multiple Google Drive accounts to your File Explorer, making it easier to navigate and access your files across different accounts.
Step 1: Install Google Drive for Windows
Before you can add multiple Google Drive accounts to your File Explorer, you need to install the Google Drive desktop application on your Windows PC. To do this, visit the official Google Drive website and download the application. Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the application.
Step 2: Sign in to your primary Google Drive account
After installing the Google Drive application, launch it and sign in with your primary Google Drive account. This account will be the main account that you will use to manage and access your files. Ensure that you enter the correct email address and password for your primary account.
Step 3: Add additional Google Drive accounts
Once you have signed in to your primary Google Drive account, you can add additional accounts to the Google Drive application. To do this, click on the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner of the application to open the menu. From the menu, select “Settings” and then “Accounts.” Click on the “Add account” button and sign in with the email address and password of your secondary Google Drive account. Repeat this process for each additional account you want to add.
Step 4: Configure each Google Drive account
After adding your additional Google Drive accounts, you may need to configure each account to ensure that your files are organized and accessible. Click on the account you want to configure, and you will see options to manage files, folders, and settings. You can choose to sync files from the cloud to your PC, or you can opt to access files directly from the cloud without downloading them.
Step 5: Accessing multiple Google Drive accounts in File Explorer
Now that you have added multiple Google Drive accounts to the Google Drive application, you can easily access them in File Explorer. To do this, open File Explorer and navigate to the “This PC” or “Computer” section. You will see a new folder named “Google Drive” under the “Network locations” section. Double-click on this folder, and you will be prompted to sign in with the email address and password of one of your Google Drive accounts. Once you have signed in, you will see the files and folders from that account. To access files from your other Google Drive accounts, simply repeat the sign-in process for each account.
By following these steps, you can easily add multiple Google Drive accounts to your File Explorer and manage your files across different accounts. This will save you time and effort in navigating through multiple cloud storage platforms, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your work and personal files.