You can save files for offline use if needed. Having the app in an easy to find location helps you get it back open and logged in so you can access your files and folders again.

This is useful because some system updates close the application or log you out, making the folder disappear. When you launch the app for the first time, right-click on the app icon that shows up in your Dock or Taskbar and choose the option to pin it to that location. In order to make it easier to find the app, pin it to your Dock or Taskbar. File Stream will show up as an external device in your Finder for Mac users and as the G drive in your file explorer for Windows users. Once successfully logged in File Stream will begin syncing your files. Sign in using your Swarthmore credentials.Enter your full Swarthmore email address You will be redirected to the Swarthmore login page.Download Drive File StreamĪfter you download the application and launch it for the first time, you will be presented with a Google login screen. If you ever have an issue logging in or accessing Drive File Stream, your Drive and all of its contents will always be available via a web browser with the use of the internet. Drive File Stream is still considered a Beta application by Google, so features may change quickly and issues may arise.

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