Share Google Drive files/folder

You can share the files and folders that you store in Google Drive with anyone in your work or school.

When you share from Google Drive, you can control whether people can edit, comment on, or only view the file.

Step 1: Find the file/folder you want to share

1. On a computer, go to drive.google.com Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, or Slides.

Step 2: Choose who to share with & how they can use your file

1. Select the file/folder you want to share.

2. Click Share or Share .

3. Under "Share with people and groups," enter the email address you want to share with. 

4. To change what people can do to your doc/folder, on the right, click the Down arrow  

1. Choose to notify people.

• If you want to notify people that you shared a file/folder with them, check the box next to Notify people. If you notify people, each email address you enter will be included in the email.  If you don't want to notify people, uncheck the box.

2. Click Share or Send.