Why can't I see shared drives on Google Drive?

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Important: Shared Drives are only available with the G Suite Enterprise, Business, or Education editions. If you don't see Shared Drives in Google Drive, it might not be available for your organization. For details, contact your G Suite administrator.

How do I see a shared Google Drive?

Go to drive.google.com. On the left, click Shared with me. Select the files or folders to which you want to add a shortcut.

Why can't I open shared files on Google Drive?

If a file won't open, a few things could be wrong: The file owner didn't give you permission to view the file. You're signed in to a different Google Account. Your access could be denied because someone removed your permission to view the file.

Why are Google Drive folders not showing up?

To do that, right-click the Backup and Sync icon on the system tray and select Settings > Preferences. Then, switch to the Google Drive tab to make sure you've selected the files and folders you want to sync correctly. You can also choose the Sync everything in My Drive option to avoid missing out on anything.

Can I see shared folder in Google Drive?

On the left hand side of your Google Drive look for link 'Share with me'. Click the link. The folder listing on the right hand side of your Google Drive will show all the folders and files that have been shared with you. Click on either the folder or file to open it up.

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