How to View Shared With Me on Google Drive Desktop

If you're looking for a way to view and work with files that have been shared with you from someone else's Google Drive account, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll show you how to access shared folders and files on your desktop computer running Windows or Mac.

When you sync a folder to your device using the OneDrive app, you can view it alongside your own files in the Files list. This allows you to work with the folder offline and any updates you make will automatically sync with the shared folder, keeping everyone with access up to date.

If you have edit permission to a shared folder, you can add a shortcut to it under your Files view, making it easier to move items between folders and work on files offline. However, keep in mind that you cannot move items out of the Shared view into your Files view, but you can add a shortcut to shared folders if you have edit permission.

It's also important to note that if the owner of the original file revokes your access or deletes the original file, it will disappear from your Shared view. Additionally, if you copy a shared file to your Files view, any changes you make to the saved copy will not be reflected in the original file, so no one else with access to the original file will see your changes.

When working with shared files, people who can edit will also be able to see your name, email address, and profile picture. Furthermore, when you open a shared OneDrive file while signed in to your Microsoft account, people with permission to edit that file can see that you've opened it.

To view shared files on your desktop computer, follow these steps:

1. Open the OneDrive app on your Windows or Mac computer.

2. Sign in to your personal Microsoft account.

3. In the left pane, under OneDrive, select Shared.

4. You will now see a list of files and folders that have been shared with you.

By following these simple steps, you'll be able to easily view and work with files that have been shared with you from someone else's Google Drive account on your desktop computer.

How to view shared with me on google drive desktop