Add Link to Google Drive (Easiest Way in 2024)

In this article, we will show you how to add a link to Google Drive. Simply follow the steps below!

Can You Add a Link to a Google Drive Folder?

You cannot directly upload a link to a Google Drive folder as a file. However, you can create a Google Doc, paste the link into it, and then save this document in your Google Drive folder.

How to Add a Link to a Google Drive Folder

Here’s how to do add a link to Google Drive:

1. Create a Google Doc from Google Drive

Click on the “New” button in the upper-left corner. Select “Google Docs” from the drop-down menu to create a new document.

2. Add the Link to the Google Doc

The new Google Doc will open in a new tab. Copy the link you want to upload to Google Drive. Paste the link into the Google Doc.

Here’s an example:

3. Name Your Google Doc

Click on the “Untitled document” field at the top left of the Google Doc.

Enter a descriptive name for your document, such as “Important Links” or the name of the website.

The document should be saved automatically in Google Drive.

4. Share the Google Doc Containing the Link (Optional)

Go back to Google Drive and right-click on the Google Doc containing the link. Select “Share” from the context menu.

A dialog box should appear. Enter the email addresses of people you want to share the document with or click on “Copy link” to create a shareable link.

Note: Make sure to change the general access from “Restricted” to “Anyone with the link”.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to add a link to a Google Drive folder. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to add users to Google Drive and how to add Google Drive to Quick Access.