Google Drive Desktop Multiple Accounts Configuration on Windows and Mac

Configuring Google Drive Desktop for multiple accounts on Windows and Mac can be a bit tricky, but it's actually quite straightforward once you know the basics. Google Drive Desktop allows you to access and sync files from multiple accounts on a single computer.

To add a new account, you'll need to download and install the Google Drive Desktop application for each account. This is a one-time process that requires a Google account login for each instance.

Once installed, you can switch between accounts by clicking on the Google Drive icon in the system tray and selecting the account you want to use. This allows you to access files and settings specific to each account.

To set up Google Drive desktop, you'll need to download and install the Google Drive for desktop application. This will allow you to access and manage your Google Drive files directly from your computer.

You can download Google Drive for desktop from the official Google website. Once installed, you can add all your Google Drive accounts to the desktop app.

To do this, click the gear icon and choose "Preferences" in the dropdown menu. From there, you can add multiple Google Drive accounts by entering their credentials.

If you're using a Mac, you can also use the Backup and Sync app to add multiple Google Drive accounts. Simply install the app, launch it, and enter the Google Drive account credentials.

On Windows, you can use the Google Drive for desktop app to add multiple accounts. Tap on the "Sign in with browser" icon and enter the Google Drive account credentials.

Here are the steps to add multiple Google Drive accounts on Windows:

Alternatively, you can use a third-party app like iMyFone AllDrive to add multiple Google Drive accounts on one computer. This app allows you to add multiple cloud drives and manage all your data in one place.

To add multiple Google Drive accounts on one computer via iMyFone AllDrive, follow these steps:

You can easily manage multiple Google Drive accounts on one computer with the help of MultCloud, a free cloud file manager. MultCloud allows you to connect multiple cloud storage services, including Google Drive, in a single interface.

MultCloud won't save any username and password of your accounts, as the operation happens directly between your accounts and Google server. This ensures your account security.

To add multiple Google Drive accounts to MultCloud, create a free account and click the "Add Cloud" button. Choose "Google Drive" from the list of supported clouds and follow the same process to add your second account.

MultCloud will list both Google Drive accounts, allowing you to manage them freely, securely, and efficiently. This is extremely convenient, as you can access files from multiple cloud accounts through a browser in MultCloud.

Alternatively, you can use Google Drive for desktop to manage multiple Google Drive accounts on one computer. With Google Drive for desktop, you can keep all your Google Drive accounts logged in at the same time.

To do this, download and install Google Drive for desktop, add all your Google Drive accounts, and click the gear icon to choose "Mirror files". This will allow you to manage multiple Google Drive accounts on one computer easily.

Other options for managing multiple Google Drive accounts include iMyFone AllDrive and Commander One. iMyFone AllDrive allows you to add multiple Google Drive accounts on one computer, while Commander One lets you mount your Google Drive to your Mac and manage files between servers.

Here are some key features of iMyFone AllDrive:

Note that some methods, such as using batch files, may require additional setup and configuration. For example, you can use batch files to create multiple instances of Google Drive on your computer, allowing you to add multiple Google Drive accounts on one computer.

You can add multiple Google Drive accounts on both Windows and Mac computers. To do this, you can use the Backup and Sync app on Mac, which allows you to add multiple Google Drive accounts by following the steps in Example 2.

Alternatively, you can use the Google Drive for desktop app on Windows, which lets you add multiple accounts by signing in with a browser and following the steps in Example 3.

MultCloud is another option, which allows you to manage multiple cloud storage services, including Google Drive, in a single interface. You can add your Google Drive accounts to MultCloud by following the steps in Example 1.

Commander One is another tool that lets you mount your Google Drive to your Mac, making it easier to manage your files. You can download and install Commander One, and then follow the steps in Example 4 to mount your Google Drive.

It's worth noting that you can use multiple Google Drive accounts on one computer without having to switch manually, and you can access files from multiple cloud accounts through a browser in MultCloud.

If you're looking for alternative methods to add multiple Google Drive accounts on one computer, you might want to consider using iMyFone AllDrive. This tool allows you to add multiple cloud drives, including Google Drive, and manage all your data in one place.

iMyFone AllDrive offers a range of features, including the ability to download and upload files, transfer files from one cloud drive to another, and supports multiple cloud drives.

To add multiple Google Drive accounts on one computer via iMyFone AllDrive, you'll need to follow these steps:

Alternatively, you can also use the features of iMyFone AllDrive to share files from one Google drive account to another.

Here are some key features of iMyFone AllDrive that make it a great alternative method for adding multiple Google Drive accounts:

You can set up sync on a secondary Google Drive app by opening it under a different user account. To do this, sign in using the secondary Google account you want to sync.

Click on CHOOSE FOLDER and select a folder from the PC that you want to sync. This will allow you to access data from your primary account. To do this, go to Users in Windows drive and open your primary user account. When prompted, click on Continue.

Just provide the password/pin for the primary account and you'll be able to access its data. Once you've selected the folders you want to sync, click on Next and finish up the syncing process.

Your data in the secondary Google Drive account will be saved in a separate Google Drive folder listed in the new user account's folder. Anything you add in the synced folders will automatically sync.

You can repeat the above process to sync as many Google Drive accounts as you like. Make sure you go through the above setup process when you launch the second instance of Google Drive app, as Windows won't allow you to set it up from the same user account in the future.