Environment
U-M Google Shared Drives
Issue
I have a shared drive in Google and I would like to edit it (managers, name, etc.). How do I do this?
Resolution
When making changes to your shared drive, such as updating the name or deleting your drive, you will either use the Shared Drive Manager tool OR the Google Drive interface. The table below lists common actions taken on shared drives and where you should go to make the changes.
To confirm whether your shared drive was created after January 3 (and therefore with the Shared Drive Manager tool), log into the tool to see if the drive is listed among those you own. If it is not listed, it may have been created before January 3 or you are not one of the managers on the shared drive.
| Action |
Make the change within... |
| Rename the shared drive |
If the drive was created after January 3:
Shared Drive Manager tool
If the drive was created before January 3:
Your Google shared drive
|
| Update departmental prefix (in front of shared drive name) |
Shared Drive Manager tool |
| Add or remove Managers |
If the drive was created after January 3:
Shared Drive Manager tool
If the drive was created before January 3:
Your Google shared drive
|
| Add or remove Content Managers, Contributors, Commenters, and Viewers |
Your Google shared drive |
| Manage files and folders |
Your Google shared drive |
| Change shared drive settings |
Your Google shared drive |
| Delete shared drive |
Your Google shared drive |
Note: You cannot remove the ITS Shared Drive Manager (shared-drive-manager@umich.edu) as a Manager of your shared drive as it is necessary for lifecycle management.
Additional Information
Learn more about creating and managing Google shared drives at U-M.
Refer to the Google Workspace Learning Center for more information on shared drives.
Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.