Where are my Google Drive files stored locally?

Question

Files and folders selected as available offline are stored in the User directory cache and not accessible using a file explorer. They can only be accessed via the virtual drive, and only when Drive for desktop is running. In the app Preferences; Settings the location of the cache can be changed. 4 сент. 2021 г.

Where are my Google Drive files stored on my computer?

Files can be accessed through a folder on your computer. When you stream files, your My Drive files are stored in the cloud. Hard drive space is only used when you open files and make them available offline. Files that are not available offline can only be accessed when you're connected to the internet.

Does Google Drive have a local folder?

Under Google Drive, you can sync folders in My Drive to the local computer. After syncing, you can see the synced folder when offline.

Expert · Answer

Files can be accessed through a folder on your computer. When you stream files, your My Drive files are stored in the cloud. Hard drive space is only used when you open files and make them available offline. Files that are not available offline can only be accessed when you're connected to the internet.

Expert · Answer

Under Google Drive, you can sync folders in My Drive to the local computer. After syncing, you can see the synced folder when offline.

Where are my Google Drive files stored locally?

Where are my Google Drive files stored on my computer?

Does Google Drive have a local folder?

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