Google: Create a Shared Drive

Environment

U-M Google, shared drives

Issue

How do I create a Google shared drive?

Resolution

  • As of January 3, 2023, Google shared drives must be created using the ITS Shared Drive Manager tool.
  • Refer to Shared Drives in U-M Google full instructions on creating a shared drive, including information on sharing/permissions, ownership requirements, annual renewal processes, and best practices.
  • You will use the ITS Shared Drive Manager tool to manage certain aspects of your shared drive, including adding/removing Managers, renewing the drive every year, and renaming the drive.
  • Only active faculty, staff, and students are eligible to create shared drives. Sponsored affiliates, temporary staff, alumni, retirees, Shared Accounts, MCommunity groups, friend accounts, and external (non-UM) users are not eligible to create shared drives.
  • On average, it takes about four hours for the shared drive to appear in your Google Drive after submitting the creation form. However, it may take up to 24 hours in some cases.

Additional Information

Refer to the Google Workspace Learning Center for more information on shared drives.

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.

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