Google Drive iPad App
Add a File
| 1 | In the Google Drive app and open the folder you are working in. | |
| 2 | Tap the Add + button in the bottom right corner. | |
| 3 | Either Upload a file or Create a new file. | |
To upload an entire folder, you must be on a computer.
Create a Folder
| 1 | Open the Google Drive app and open the folder you are working in. | |
| 2 | Tap the Add + button in the bottom right corner. | |
| 3 | Tap Folder. | |
| 4 | Name the folder and tap Create. | |
Move a File or Folder
If you move folders with a lot of files and/or subfolders, it may take some time for you to see the changes reflected within the app.
| 1 | Open the Google Drive app and find the item you want to move. | |
| 2 | Click the three dots on the item you want to move, then click Move. | |
| 3 | Navigate to the location you want to move to, then tap Move here. To create a new folder, tap New Folder. |
Make a Copy of a File
| 1 | Open the Google Drive app and find the file you want to make a copy of. | |
| 2 | Click the three dots on the item you want to copy, then click Make a Copy. | |
| 3 | The file will duplicate within the same folder but can be moved. |
You can only copy individual files within the app, not entire folders.
Delete a File or Folder
| 1 | Open the Google Drive app and find the file you want to delete. | |
| 2 | Next to the file you want to delete, click More. | |
| 3 | Tap Remove. |
If you accidentally put an item in the trash, you can restore your item.