Create a new folder in Google Drive

Background

Much like Windows Explorer, Google Drive allows you to create folders in which to store your files. Individual folders can be shared with others, so store files you might want to share with certain users.

Step-by-step guide

To create a new folder:

  1. Open Google Drive.

  2. Right-click on some empty space in the Drive window.

  3. A popup should appear like the one below:



  4. Click the New Folder option.

  5. In the popup window enter an appropriate name for your folder.



  6. Click Create.

    Your folder is now ready to use.

 

To rename or delete a folder, right-click on it and choose the appropriate option from the popup menu.