How to Backup Files to Google Drive (Easiest Way in 2024)

In this article, we will show you how to backup files on Google Drive. Simply follow the steps below.

Backup Google Drive Files

Follow the steps below to back up files to Google Drive using an Android device and from a computer.

How to Backup Files to Google Drive on Android

Below are the steps to backup files to Google Drive on Android.

1. Tap the “Plus” Button at the Bottom Right Corner

In the Google Drive app, tap the “+ New” button at the bottom right corner of the screen. This button allows you to add files to your Google Drive. 

2. Select “Upload” from the Menu

From the menu that appears, select “Upload.” This option lets you choose files to upload to your Google Drive.

3. Browse and Select Files to Upload

Browse your phone’s storage to find the files you want to back up. Tap on the files to select them for upload. You can select multiple files by holding down on one and then tapping the others.  

In our example, we will select “Math Homework Assignments,” “Science Project Report,” and “English Essay Drafts” documents.

4. Tap “Select” to Start the Upload Process

Tap the “Select” button to start the upload process. 

Once completed, your files will be safely stored in Google Drive.  

Manually Backup Files from the Computer to Google Drive

Here are the steps to manually backup files from your computer to Google Drive:

1. Click the “New” Button on the Top Left Corner

In Google Drive, click the “New” button located at the top left corner. This button lets you create or upload files and folders. 

2. Choose “File Upload” or “Folder Upload” from the List

From the drop-down menu, choose “File upload” to upload individual files, or “Folder upload” to upload an entire folder from your computer. In our example, we will choose “File upload” to upload our Google Documents individually.

3. Navigate and Select Files or Folders to Upload

Navigate through your computer’s file system to find the files you want to back up. Select them and click “Open” to start the upload. You can select multiple files by holding down the Ctrl key (Cmd key on Mac) while clicking on the files.  

In our example, we will select “Math Homework Assignments,” “Science Project Report,” and “English Essay Drafts” documents.

4. Confirm Upload

Once the upload is complete, your files will be available in your Google Drive, accessible from any device.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to backup files to Google Drive. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to backup Google Drive files to a computer or our article on how to access backup on Google Drive.