Google Drive
About
Google Drive is a cloud based storage system. Cloud based means that the information uploaded or created with Google Drive remains on Google's servers. This is an additional protection against data loss if your hard drive fails, or your files become inaccessible. Google Drive is available to all users that have a Google login. Google Drive lets you create documents (text document, spreadsheet, slideshow) and store them online accessible with your Google credentials. Documents created in Google Drive are able to be shared and edited with people you grant access. You can also upload documents to Google Drive and access them from location you have a connection to the Internet.
If you are a 鶹Ƶ user, you have a Google Drive account associated with 鶹Ƶ. If you are also a Gmail user, you have at least two Google Drive Accounts (one for each gmail account, and one 鶹Ƶ account). These two accounts are separate, however you are able to share the documents between the accounts.
How Do I Access my Account/Files?
That's a great question! The method for access varies depending on which account you wish to access.
- Gmail account
If you are looking to access your Google Drive account associated with a gmail address, visit . You will then be prompted with a login screen. Input your gmail email address and your password. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you may be asked to enter a code before Google Drive will allow you to access your files. Two Factor Authentication is optional and takes deliberate, specific steps to set up. If you're reading this, and have no idea what two-factor authentication is, you likely don't have it and thus, do not need to worry. For more information regarding two-factor authentication, please see
- 鶹Ƶ account
The login process for accessing your 鶹Ƶ Gooogle drive looks slightly different. After visiting , enter your full 鶹Ƶ email in the email field. You can either enter your 鶹Ƶ password or not. Whether or not you enter your password does not matter, beucase Google recognizes the 鶹Ƶ account, and forwards you to the 鶹Ƶ login page.