Use Drive File Stream with work or school

If you use the original Google Drive for Mac/PC application, you can uninstall it and install Backup & Sync or Drive File Stream.

Get started with Drive File Stream

You can find and open your files from Google Drive on your computer with Drive File Stream. You can:

  • Save specific files and folders offline, including shared drives.
  • View and organize your files in your computer’s file system without using storage space.
  • Open files on your computer.

You might not be able to use Drive File Stream, or your organization might install it for you. If you have questions, ask your administrator.

To download Drive File Stream:

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  1. On your computer, open:
    • DriveFileStream.exe on Windows
    • DriveFileStream.dmg on Mac
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

System requirements

General requirements

  • Windows: Windows 7 and up. Windows Server 2012 and up.
  • Mac: El Capitan (10.11) and up. For High Sierra (10.13) or newer, follow these steps.

Microsoft Outlook requirements

  • Drive File Stream supports Microsoft Outlook version 2010 or greater.
  • Drive File Stream supports Microsoft Outlook on Windows only.
     

Open Drive File Stream

You can find Drive File Stream Menu Drive File Stream in a different place, depending on what computer you use:

  • Windows: At the bottom right of your screen.
  • Mac: At the top right of your screen.

Work with your files

Change Drive File Stream Settings

Switch accounts


Pause syncing


Disconnect account