For using the Google Drive desktop app, please look at How to use Google Drive for desktop.

Accessing your Drive

Part 1: Opting-In to Google apps

1. For faculty/staff, if you haven't already done so, go to http://start.rit.edu and "opt-in" to Google Apps by clicking the "Accounts" tab and selecting "Google Preferences"

   

2. "Opt In" to Google apps
   

   

3.  
   You should see this output after opting in
   

   

Part 2: Accessing Google Drive Online

1. Navigate to https://drive.google.com/a/g.rit.edu

2. If necessary, login using your RIT credentials.

3. If you have no files uploaded, it will be empty.  Otherwise, you will see a screen that looks like this:

   

Part 3: Uploading Files

1. Select the 'New' button.

   

2. Click on Folder upload.

   

3. Folders have to be uploaded one at a time. Click on the folder and select upload.

   

4. You will get this pop-up message. Press Upload.

   

5. You will see a progress bar updating you on how long it will take to upload. 

   

6. Continue the process until all file you want are uploaded to your Drive.