GNU/Linux ODrive Google Drive Client Getting Started Guide

November 24, 2019 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

GNU/Linux Open Drive Syncing – QuickStart Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Get Started with ODrive Google Drive Sync in GNU/Linux Desktops.

Most noteworthy: with ODrive the Google Drive Documents are immediately Synced into a Regular Folder instead of WebDav Clients like GNOME Online Account.

And ODrive is a Free, Open-Source Electron-based App that allows you to Sync and/or Backup Files To and From Google Drive without needing to open Browser Tabs or tussle with Terminal-based tools.

Finally, the guide includes detailed instructions on How to Install Open Drive on Linux.

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

So instead you may see: RClone Browser Installation Guide.

1. Installing ODrive

How to Install ODrive Client for GNU/Linux

ODrive Linux Setup Guide

ODrive GNU/Linux Installation Tutorial

2. Registering

Create ODrive Free Account

Login with Google Account

Google OpenDrive Account Signup
3. Managing Services

Then to Manage Cloud Services
Access Admin Web Page: myodrive
4. Launching

Next to Launch Open Drive Settings UI
Use the Launcher:

Or from Shell issue:
```
flatpak run io.github.liberodark.OpenDrive
```
5. Setting Up

Follow to Set Up Google Drive Connection
Choose ‘Next’:

Then Click on ‘>’ on the Top Right Corner:

And now Authorize Connection with the Google Account Credentials:
6. Synchronizing

Moreover, Synchronize Google Drive Documents
Select the ‘Synchronize’ Button:

Now it’s Time take a Brake and wait until Sync is achieved:
7. Accessing Documents

Congratulations, now Access Google Drive Folder
Here in the KDE Plasma Dolphin File Manager:

Great because the Sync is Very Fast!