Sharing a Folder

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Creating a Shared Folder

First, make sure you are signed into your Google account then open up Google Drive.

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Then click Create and select Folder from the drop-down menu.

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Enter a name for the folder then click Create.

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The new folder will show up in your drive.

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Sharing an Existing Folder

Right click it and select Share > Share.

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Enter the email addresses or names of people that you wish to share the folder with.

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Google will prompt you and ask if you're sure you wish to share the folder. Click Yes. 

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Your folder is now shared. Please note that anything you create or upload inside that folder will also be shared.

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