How to Remove Someone from Google Drive Access (2024 Guide)

In this article, we will show you how to remove someone from Google Drive access. Simply follow the steps below.

How to Remove Someone’s Access to Google Drive  

To remove someone from Google Drive access, follow the steps below.

1. Find the File or Folder You Want to Manage

Locate the file or folder in your Google Drive that you want to manage. Click on it to select it. For example, if you want to remove access from a shared document named “Saved Emails,” find this file in your Drive and click on it.

2. Open Sharing Settings for the Selected File or Folder

Click on the “Shared” button or the share icon at the top right corner. This will open the sharing settings for the selected file or folder. For instance, if you selected “Saved Emails,” clicking “Shared” will open the settings where you can manage who has access to this document.

3. Identify the Person You Want to Remove

In the sharing settings, you will see a list of people who currently have access to the file or folder. Find the person you want to remove in the search bar. If you want to remove someone from accessing “Saved Emails,” look for his/her name in the list.

4. Remove the Person’s Access to the File or Folder

Next to the person’s name, click on the drop-down menu. Select “Remove Access” or click on the trash bin icon to remove their access.

5. Save Changes to Confirm Removal

Click “Save” to confirm the changes. This action will ensure that the person no longer has access to the file or folder. 

We hope you now have a better understanding of how to remove someone from Google Drive access. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on ways to move files to trash in Google Drive or our article on how to remove duplicate photos from Google Drive.