Steps to Add a User to a Google Shared Drive

Open Google Drive:

• Go to Google Drive and log in with your Google account.

Access Shared Drives:

• In the left-hand navigation pane, click on "Shared drives" to see a list of all Shared Drives you have access to.

Select the Shared Drive:

• Click on the Shared Drive to which you want to add a new user.

Open Drive Settings:

• Once inside the Shared Drive, click on the down arrow or three-dot menu (usually at the top right corner next to the Shared Drive name).

Manage Members:

• Click on "Manage members" or "Share with people", depending on your interface. This will open a dialog box where you can manage current members and add new ones.

Add New User:

• In the dialog box, enter the email address of the person you want to add in the "Add people and groups" field.
• Select the role you want to assign to the new user from the dropdown menu next to their email address. The roles typically include:
  • Viewer: Can view files but not edit.
  • Commenter: Can view and comment on files.
  • Contributor: Can add and edit files.
  • Content Manager: Can add, edit, and organize files.
  • Manager: Can manage members and settings, including sharing.

Add Message (Optional):

• You can add an optional message to notify the new user about their access to the Shared Drive.

Send Invitation:

• Click "Send" to invite the user. They will receive an email notification about their access to the Shared Drive.

Confirm Addition:

• Once added, the user will appear in the list of members with their assigned role.