Upload Files in Google Drive

A.) Uploading individual files

1.) Click the New button from the left side of the page - you will be presented with 'Upload files' and 'Upload folder' options

2.) Click the 'Upload...' option from the 'My Drive' button

3.) Select your file to upload and select 'Open'

Image of selecting a file and the open button

You can select multiple files to upload at once by holding CTRL while selecting the different files or SHIFT to select a range of files located together.

 

4.) An upload dialogue box will pop up in the lower right-hand corner, informing you of the progress of your upload

Image of the upload complete message

 

5.) Afterwards, your file uploads will be successfully added to your Google Drive account!

 

B.) Uploading folders (recommended for Google Chrome only)

1.) Click the 'New' button from the left side of the page - you will be presented with the 'Upload Folder' option

 

2.) To upload folders, click the 'Upload Folder'

Image of selecting a folder to upload, which has been circled.

Folder uploading works best in Google Chrome. To upload folders, you will need to access Google Drive through Google Chrome.

 

3.) Navigate to the folder you wish to upload, select it, and click OK

Image of navigating to your folder selection

 

4.) A dialogue box will open in the lower right-hand corner showing you the progress of your upload

Image of the uploading message

 

5.) Afterwards, your folder will be uploaded to your Google Drive account!

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Article ID: 77935
Created
Wed 5/8/19 1:47 PM
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Mon 10/16/23 3:00 PM
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