Hover over the 'Drive File Stream' contextual menu item, then click 'Available offline.'įiles made available offline will always be accessible, even when you don't have an Internet connection. Right click (or hold Control and click) the file or folder you'd like to make available offline. When you click these files your default web browser will open to the Google Drive web interface.įiles with a 'cloud' icon are available only while connected to the Internet.įiles with a 'timer' icon are currently being streamed to your Mac.įiles with no status icon are available offline. gslide, can't be opened with an app on your Mac. Files stored in Google Drive will display previews and useful metadata, just like any other file on your Mac. If you aren't a member of any Team Drives, you won't be able to select the 'Team Drives' folder.ĭrive File Stream is fully integrated with Finder. 'My Drive' and 'Team Drives' are both available via Google Drive File Stream. 'Google Drive' appears in your Finder sidebar under 'Devices.' Click the 'Google Drive' device to access your files. When running, you'll see the Google Drive logo in your menu bar. You can also launch the 'Google Drive File Stream' app found in your /Applications folder. Google Drive File Stream will automatically open when you log in to your Mac. Find 'Google Drive File Stream,' then click 'Install.' Open the Self Service app found in your /Applications folder. But, if you do not see it in any of these e below.

You can find the Drive File Stream icon at the top right of your screen or the app can also be found in your /Applications. It is the business-oriented Drive product which provides full access to all files in your “My Drive” and “Team Drives” from your Mac. Drive File Stream is the recommended Google Drive client for faculty and staff on Dream computers.

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