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Google Sync directions for Staff

These steps are SUPER important to make sure your important files are being saved/backed up to Google--should your laptop crash/break/go missing.


  1. Verify that you have google drive installed on your computer and you are signed in
    1. Click "Search" on task bar and type "Google Drive"
    2. When you see app pop up, click it. Nothing will happen-go to next step


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2. In the bottom right corner of your laptop- by date and time- click ^-click "Google Drive" symbol

        a. Note: if the google drive symbol is full color, then you are good to go to next step. 

         b. Note: If the google drive symbol is GRAY-you will click the icon and need to sign in. Then proceed to next step.


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3. Click the Colored "Google Drive" symbol.

            a. A box will pop up, click the "gear/settings" symbol

            b. Click "Preferences"


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4. Google drive window will open

        a. Click "add folder"


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5. File Explorer will open-Repeat steps for all folders you want backed up.

            Under "This PC"

            a. Click "Desktop"--Then "Select Folder"

            b. Click "add folder" again--choose "Documents"--"Select Folder"

            c. Click "add folder" again--choose "Pictures"--"Select Folder"



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6.  After you select each folder to back up, a second window will open--Click "Done" and move on to next folder to back up. 


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7.  You should see all the folders you chose to back up.

        a. Desktop, documents, photos 

        b. Click "Save"


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8. Close window and you are good to go! 


If you have any issues, please let us know. You can put in a ticket for a tech to help you out if necessary

https://servicetickets.vusd.org/


thanks!



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