====== How to install Google Drive ====== This page shows the method for installing google drive, follow the procedure for either Mac or Windows depending on your operating system: ===== Mac Users ===== - Go to Drive.Google.com - Click the "Download Google Drive for your Mac" button. - Open installgoogledrive.dmg file. - Open the installation file and drag the Google Drive icon to your Applications folder. - Open Google Drive from your Applications folder. You may receive a warning that Google Drive is an application downloaded from the Internet. Click the Open button. - Enter your Google Account username and password in the window that opens. This will be the account associated with Google Drive for your Mac. - Complete the installation package instructions. - Launch Google Drive for your Mac from the toolbar. Drag files and folders into your Google Drive folder to begin syncing items to My Drive (part of Google Drive on the web). ===== Windows Users ===== - Go to Drive.Google.com - Click the Download Google Drive for your PC button. - Open googledrivesync.exe to automatically install and start Google Drive on your PC. You may receive a warning that Google Drive is an application downloaded from the Internet. Click the Open button. - Enter your Google Account username and password in the window that opens. This will be the account associated with Google Drive for your PC. - Complete the installation package instructions. - Launch Google Drive for your PC from the Start menu. Drag files and folders into your Google Drive folder to begin syncing items to My Drive (part of Google Drive on the web). ===== Important Notes ===== * You will receive 5GB free with the basic account. If you upgrade to 25GB or 100GB, you must pay Google a monthly fee using your own credit card. * Here are a few basic rules to follow when using docs stored in Google Drive