Moving Files from My Drive to Shared Drives

You can move individual files from My Drive to Shared Drives with the directions below.

If you need to move entire folders of content from My Drive into Shared Drives (if you're leaving the University, for instance, and want to transfer ownership of these files to other colleagues), contact the IT Service Center (937-229-3888) or complete an IT General Help Request.

1. Access your Google My Drive and locate the files you want to move.

2. Select the file or files you want to move.

3. Right-click on the selected file(s).  If you are using a Mac, press the <CTRL> key and click on the selected file(s).

4. Select Move to.

5. In the drop down list, you will see a list of folders on your My Drive. Click the left arrow to the left of My Drive.
   
   

6. In the drop down list of available drives, double-click on Shared drives.
   
   

7. Navigate to the drive and folder where you want to move the files.

8. Click the Move Here button.