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Google Drive

Google Drive

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Last updated: Oct 06, 2021

Google Drive is a file storage service available to the Biola community through Google Workspace. It stores Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, Forms, etc., and can store files created on a desktop or mobile device.

Users can sync files to/from their Google Drive manually (see support documentation links below) or automatically by using Google Backup & Sync.

Need Help?

Please contact Biola Tech Support. For contact information, methods, and hours please visit our Biola IT Technical Support page.


How do I get access to Google Drive?

Google Workspace are automatically created for Biola Students, Staff and Faculty and include the Google Drive service.

If you believe you should have access to a Google Workspace account but do not have one, please contact Biola Tech Support. For contact information, methods, and hours please visit our Biola IT Technical Support page.

How do I get a Google Shared Drive?

Google Shared Drives are not currently available for widespread public use. They are used at Biola to,

  1. Back up a departing employee's computer data and share it with their supervisor.
  2. Store files in a department email account that multiple department employees will access.
  3. Facilitate specific educational needs that reviewed and approved by Biola IT.

If you believe you need a Google Shared Drive for Biola work or Educational purposes, please contact the IT Helpdesk at it.helpdesk@biola.edu or by calling 562.903.4740.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Google Workspace FAQ

Google How-to Guides:

Get Started with Google Drive

Additional Resources

Support Documentation: