Google Drive is the new online storage space included as part of the G Suite for education with the new UMICH email account. For more information on the UMICH email account, please refer to google.umflint.edu.
Intended Audience
This Quicknote is intended for current faculty, staff, and students who would like to know more about Google Drive Storage that became available when access was granted to their UMICH email account.
Requirements
To follow this Quicknote you will need to have access to the internet. You will also need to have access to your University account and know your current university credentials (uniqname andcurrent password). You will also need
to have access to your duo authentication device.
Drive File Stream allows you to open files from Google Drive on your computer. This means you can save files and folders offline, organize files in your computer's filing system without using storage space, and open files on your computer.
Who can get Drive File Stream?
Drive File Stream is available to faculty, staff, and students. Student-workers can install Drive File Stream on University-owned computers, but an ITS staff member will need to sign in as an administrator during the installation process.
How to Install Drive File Stream
Open Google Drive, and click the Settings gear icon.
Click Get Drive For Desktop.
Click Download & install Drive File Stream.
Select Download for Windows or Download for Mac.
Open the file on your computer.
DriveFileStream.exe on Windows.
DriveFileStream.dmg on Mac.
Follow the on-screen prompts.
When asked to sign in, use your uniqname and current password. If prompted, authenticate with Duo.
For more information, please visit the following links.
Troubleshooting [back]
If you have any questions or experience any issues with this Quicknote, please visit or contact the ITS Helpdesk for assistance.