Follow the steps below to install and access Google Drive File Stream on a Mac:
Install
- Do you currently have Google Drive Sync installed? If the answer is yes, go to step 2. If the answer is no, skip step 2 and go to step 3.
- Uninstall Google Drive Sync.
- Open Google Drive and select 'Download Drive File Stream for Mac' under Settings.
- Select the 'Download for Mac' blue button.
- The DriveFileStream.dmg is now in Downloads and can be used to install File Stream. Execute (Open) the file.
- Sign in to Google Drive.
- Allow Drive File Stream to use the information listed.
- The process should take a couple of minutes, and you have successfully installed Google Drive File Stream.
- From a Finder window, delete the old Google Drive folder from your computer. (The folder should be listed under “Devices”.) If you haven’t already done so, log in to your Georgetown Google Apps account. From your Web browser, go to the Google Drive File Stream home page. On the “Google Drive Help” page, click Download.
- Google Drive File Stream download. Streams the files from the cloud storage to the Mac or PC. Download Review Comments Questions & Answers.
- Google Workspace provides flexible storage options so you will always have enough space for your files. With centralized administration, data loss prevention, and Vault for Drive, you can easily manage users and file sharing to help meet data compliance needs.
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Access
To install Google Drive File Stream on your work computer, we recommend that you use Software Center, which enables you to install software packages approved by the IT department without the need for administrator access to your computer. Just look for the Google Drive File Stream.
You can access File Stream from the Menu Bar or inside the Finder window.
Launch from the Menu Bar
Launch from the Finder window under Devices
Working offline
File Stream allows end users to work offline. To work offline right mouse click on a folder or file and select Drive File Stream, Available Offline.
How To Install Google Drive File Stream
Complete instructions can be found under Google Drive Help - Use work or school files on your computer with Drive File Stream.