Sync Google Drive to File Explorer (Easiest Way in 2025)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to sync Google Drive with File Explorer. Simply follow the steps below.

How to Sync Google Drive to File Explorer

Follow the steps below to sync your Google Drive with File Explorer.

1. Open Google Drive Settings from System Tray Icon

Locate the Google Drive icon in your system tray (near the clock on your taskbar). Right-click on the icon to open a menu. Click on Preferences to access the sync settings.

2. Choose Sync Preferences for Your Files and Folders

In the Preferences window, click Settings. Choose the streaming location. Check the checkbox to Show Google Drive in Quick Access in File Explorer, then click Done.

syncing Google Drive into the File Explorer

3. Access Your Google Drive Files in File Explorer

Open File Explorer on your computer. You will see a new Google Drive folder in the sidebar.

4. Sync Changes Automatically Between Your Computer and Google Drive

Changes made in the Google Drive folder will automatically sync to your cloud storage. The same applies to changes made in Google Drive on the web.

We hope you now know how to sync your Google Drive to File Explorer in Windows. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on sync only certain folders in Google Drive and how to sync folder with Google Drive.