About
Overview
Google Drive is Google's cloud storage and file synchronization service. It is deeply integrated with Google Workspace, allowing for real-time collaboration on Docs, Sheets, and Slides directly within the browser.
Pricing & Free Tier
Free Tier: Yes. Includes 15GB of storage (shared across Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos).
Google One Basic: $1.99/month for 100GB.
Google One Standard: $2.99/month for 200GB.
How to Use
- Go to drive.google.com.
- Click "New" to upload files, create folders, or create Google Docs.
- Right-click a file and select "Share" to send a link or invite specific people via email.
- Install "Drive for Desktop" to sync your computer files to the cloud.
Important Notes
- Shared Quota: The 15GB free tier is shared with your Gmail storage. If your Gmail is full, you cannot receive new emails.
- File Conversion: If you upload a Word document, Google will ask if you want to convert it to Google Docs format to enable real-time editing.