Remember that if the file is large, it will take some time to receive over the network so you can open it.

Other files, such as Google app files like Docs, Sheets, and Slides, open using your web browser and the corresponding app. Some files can be opened using your Fedora Workstation local apps, such as sound files or LibreOffice-compatible files (including Microsoft Office docs). When you select this account, the Files app shows the contents of your Google drive.

Locations the Files app can access appear on the left side. Open the Files app (formerly known as nautilus). The Settings tool is available through the dropdown at right side of the Top Bar (the “gear” icon), or by opening the Overview and typing settings. If you didn’t do this at first startup, or you need to re-add your account, open the Settings tool, and select Online Accounts to add the account. You can expect to receive notifications on mobile devices and Gmail that a new device - your system - accessed your Google account. Scroll down to review the access requests, and choose Allow to proceed. The next screen asks you to grant access, which is required so your system’s desktop can interact with Google. Select Google and a login prompt appears for you to login, so use your Google account information.īe aware this information is only transmitted to Google, not to the GNOME project. Among them is a choice of accounts you can add: To add your account during first startup, follow the prompts. Adding an accountįedora Workstation lets you add an account either after installation during first startup, or at any time afterward. This article shows you how to connect it to your Fedora Workstation. But you can also store arbitrary content in your Google Drive. It offers a matching set of applications like Docs, Sheets, and Slides to create content.

Google Drive is undoubtedly one of the most popular. There are plenty of cloud services available where you can store important documents.

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