How to Open Google Drive Link with Different Account in 2024

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

How to Open a Google Drive Link with a Different Account

You can use a URL parameter to open a Google Drive link with a different account. Here’s how to do it:

1. Identify the Account Number

Each Google account logged into your browser is assigned a numerical index, starting with 0 for your first or primary account. Determine the number associated with the account you wish to use.

2. Modify the Google Drive File Link

Take the URL of the Google Drive file you want to open and append the “authuser” parameter after the question mark (?). For example, if the original link is “https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/FILE_ID?”, and you want to open the shared folder with the second Google account (index 1), you would modify the URL to:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/FILE_ID?authuser=1

Here’s an actual example:

For Google Drive files, you can use this:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/FILE_ID/view?authuser=1

3. Open the Modified Link

Copy and paste this new URL into your browser’s address bar and press Enter. The file will open in Google Drive under the account specified by the authuser parameter.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to open a Google Drive link with a different account. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to set up multiple accounts for Google Drive on your desktop and how to disconnect Google Drive account.