Google Drive Info for NCSU Students
The Google Drive app for Windows and Mac has been replaced with two different apps: Drive File Stream, and Backup and Sync. Both apps allow you to sync files between Google Drive and your computer. Please read the information below to determine which one best suits your needs.
*This information applies to undergraduate students. If you are a graduate student, faculty, or staff member please visit this article.
Drive File Stream
- Recommended to access your NCSU Google Drive and NCSU Team Drives.
- Allows you to access your NCSU Google Drive and NCSU Team drives using a mapped network drive (G:\).
- To install Drive File Stream on your personal computer, download and install from the links below:
Backup and Sync
- Can be used to automatically back up your files to your NCSU Google Drive. If you do not want to use the backup feature, then we recommend you use Drive File Stream.
- Syncs and stores Google Drive content locally on your computer. You can access your Google Drive using a folder on your desktop.
- Also automatically backs up your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders by default. You can choose additional folders to back up as well.
- To download Backup and Sync, visit: https://www.google.com/drive/download/backup-and-sync/
For more information, visit https://support.google.com/drive/answer/7638428?hl=en.