Change Google Drive Folder Location (Easiest Way in 2024)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to change the location of a Google Drive folder. Simply follow the steps below.

Change Location of Google Drive Folders

Follow the steps below to learn how you can change the folder location in Google Drive.

1. Open Google Drive on Desktop

Click on the Google Drive icon in your taskbar or system tray to open the app. If you don’t have Google Drive on your computer, go to the Google Drive website and download.

2. Access Google Drive Preferences

Click the Google Drive icon in your taskbar or system tray. Then, click the gear icon in the top right corner to open the settings.

3. Choose the Location for Your Folder

In the settings, look for the option to change the location of your Google Drive folder. Click Change next to the current folder location.

4.  Select a New Folder Location

Find the new location where you want to store your Google Drive folder. You can choose an existing folder or create a new one. Once you’ve selected the new folder, click Select Folder.

5.  Confirm the New Folder Location

After choosing the new location, Google Drive will move your files there and start syncing them. Check the new folder to make sure all your files are there and syncing correctly.

We hope you now know how to change the folder location in Google Drive. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on Google Drive transfer ownership of all files in folder and how to duplicate folder in Google Drive.