How to sync shared files in Drive for Desktop

Problem

You cannot sync Shared with me files while using Drive for Desktop.

Environment

  • Drive for Desktop
  • Windows
  • Mac

Solution

  1. Access Shared with me in Drive.
  2. Right click on top of the file/folder of interest and pick Send shortcut to Drive.
  3. Select where you want to send the shortcut to (My Drive or a Shared drive) and click Add shortcut. This will allow file syncing with Drive for Desktop.

Cause

Shared with me does not sync via Drive for Desktop.