Why is my Google Drive not syncing on Mac?

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Why is my Google Drive not syncing on Mac?

Log Out Of The App & Log Back In If Google Drive is still not syncing on your Mac, you can try logging out and then logging back into the app on your machine. This should give it a fresh start to sync your content. Click on the app icon in the menu bar, click on three-dots, and choose Preferences.

Does Google Sync work with Mac?

The Google Backup and Sync app (for personal use and Drive File Stream for businesses) is the replacement for Google Drive and Photos desktop apps for Windows PCs and Macs. You can also sync existing folders on your computers, such as Documents or Desktop.

Is Google Drive no longer available for Mac?

A. Google announced this month that it will end support for the Google Drive desktop apps for Windows and Mac computers on Dec. 11 and that the software will be shut down for good on March 12. They can use Backup and Sync, too, or switch to the new Drive File Stream app for Windows or Mac.

How do I sync my Google Drive folder with my Mac?

How to sync files between Google Drive and your Mac desktop

  1. Open the Backup and Sync cloud icon in the top toolbar of your Mac.
  2. Click on the three vertical dots to the right of the drop-down, then scroll to Preferences.
  3. Click on choose folder.
  4. Find the folder on your computer and click on it.

How do I sync Google Drive with my computer?

Sync all downloaded files to Drive on Windows

  1. If you haven’t already, install Google Drive for desktop.
  2. On your computer, go to your Downloads folder (usually in C: > Users > your user name).
  3. Click Drive for desktop .
  4. Click Open Google Drive .
  5. Drag the Downloads folder into a Google Drive folder.
  6. Open Chrome.

What happened to Google Backup and Sync for Mac?

Starting October 1, 2021: Any users still on Backup and Sync after that point will no longer be able to sign in to Backup and Sync. To continue syncing with Drive and/or Google Photos, users will need to transition to Drive for desktop.

Why is Google Drive not syncing with my computer?

If you don’t have enough Google storage, free up space or get more storage from Google One. If you sync changes to a file you don’t own and the owner doesn’t have enough storage, the changes won’t sync. Drive for desktop needs permission from your computer to sync files.