How to Install Google Drive on Elementary OS 5 Easy Guide

Google Drive Elementary OS 5 Installation Guide

Hello Elementary OS User! This tutorial will guide you step-by-step on How to Quick Start to Sync / Access Google Drive Cloud Files on Elementary OS 5 GNU/Linux Desktop.

Thanks to the new feature in Gnome 3.18+ Online Accounts is easy to have access to contents on the Google Drive and other Cloud Services.

Then to launch the administration tool of Online Accounts from desktops not GNOME / Unity will be necessary to make use of a Shell Command.

This an essential Zen guide that simply seeks to bring each user to the target in the easiest and quickest way.

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

So instead you may see: RClone Browser Installation Guide.

1. Open a Shell Terminal emulator window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   

   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.

2. How to Install Google Drive Client on Elementary OS

   Google Drive Client for Elementary OS

   Google Drive Client Installation on Elementary OS

3. Launching GNOME Online Accounts from Shell.

   gnome-control-center online-accounts

4. Google Drive Account Set-Up.

   Select the Online Accounts.
   
   Click on “Add Online Account.”
   
   Pick Google.
   
   Enter your’s Google Account Credentials…
   
   Then the Google Drive Integration should be Working!
   

5. Accessing Google-Drive Folder on File Manager.

   

6. Make an Alias to Easily Access the Online Accounts (Optional)

   Alias Command Guide

   Making a Command Alias on Linux

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