Linux Google Drive Quick-Start With Grive Tools Easy Visual-Guide

Quick-Start with Google Drive on Linux

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Getting-Started with Google Drive Sync Client Grive Tools on Ubuntu/Debian Systems.

Grive Tools Features:

• Grive Tools consists of the following components:
  • Grive Setup – The main setup installation program to get started.
  • Grive Indicator – Application indicator for Google Drive.
• A GUI installation will guide you through the installation process and setup Google Drive in your home folder.
• You will be able to access your Google Drive files locally* as well as synchronize your files with your Google Drive online. (* excluding Google Docs)
• Auto Sync – Grive Tools keeps your Google Drive synchronized automatically by detecting changes in your local Google Drive folder. New files and folders will be uploaded to your Google Drive automatically after a few seconds.
• Bi-Directional Sync – When you Sync your Google Drive new files online will be downloaded to your local folder and new local files will be uploaded to your Google Drive online.
• The Grive Application Indicator supports both light and dark desktop themes.
• On Screen notifications of Google Drive activity.
• Supported Desktops include Unity, GNOME, KDE, Xfce, Cinnamon and LXDE
• Supported languages : Afrikaans, English, Spanish, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Polish, Czech, Arabic and Japanese (more translations soon)
• For users that require more features like choosing which folder to sync with Google Drive, and interval sync of online files, have a look at overGrive.

Especially relevant: CURRENTLY THIS CLIENT IS NOT SUPPORTING THE GOOGLE DRIVE POLICIES.

So instead you may see: RClone Browser Installation Guide.

1. How to Install Grive Tools for Ubuntu/Debian Based

   Install Grive Tools on Linux

   Setup Grive Tools.

2. Run Grive SetUp.

   
   Or from Command Line:

   grive -a

3. Make Grive Tools Initial SetUp.

   

   Authenticate on Google.

   

   Copy & Paste the Authentication Code!

   

   Done :)

   

4. To Start Google Drive Sync Run Google Drive Indicator.

   

5. Access Google Drive Functions by Indicator.

   

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