Okay so let’s set the record straight about the difference between My Drive and Shared Drive!
A shared drive is a shared space that allows teams to store, search, and access files anywhere from any device. Unlike My Drive, Shared Drive belongs to an entire team instead of one Individual.
7 Differences between My Drive and Shared Drive
| SN | MY DRIVE | SHARED DRIVE | |
| 1 | Who can add files? | The person who owns My drive | Any member with contributor access or higher |
| 2 | Who owns the files and folders? | The Individual who created the file or folder | The team |
| 3 | Can I move files? | Yes | Yes, if you are the owner of the file and have the role of Manager, Content Manager, or Contributor in the shared drive. |
| 4 | What types of files can I add? | All types of flies | All file types (except Google Maps and Data Studio reports). |
| 5 | Sharing? | Different users might see different files in a folder, depending on their access to individual files. | All members of the shared drive see all files. |
| 6 | How long do deleted files stay in trash? | Files in the My Drive trash folder are not automatically deleted and can be restored. | Each shared drive has its own trash. Only members with the role of Manager or Content Manager can delete files. After 30 days, all files/folders in the trash are deleted permanently. Members with the role of Manager, Content Manager, or Contributor can restore shared drive content from Trash. |
| 7 | Can I restore files? | Yes, if you created the file. | Yes, if you have the role of Manager, Content Manager, or Contributor in the shared drive. |
Did you know?
HWS Technologies (formally Hapaweb Solutions) is an authorized Google G Suite partner in Ghana where you can purchase any of the Google G Suite Packages ie. Basic, Business, and Enterprise. At Hapaweb we also provide all forms of support services to ensure you get the best out of the G Suite.
