How to delete Google Drive folder without losing sync feature on MacBook?

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How to delete Google Drive folder without losing sync feature on MacBook?

I have synced some folders on my Mac with (online) Google drive, but I see there is folder named Google Drive is on my Mac which I suppose is using the memory of Mac, I mean that it is not an online drive, right?

If it is using storage of my Mac, I would like to delete this folder but I want to continue with syncing, like before, some some of my folders on my Mac. Please help me in this.

Here's the image where you can see that Google Drive folder.

Thanks

Posted on Jun 28, 2021 9:06 PM

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Answer 1

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chris_g1

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Jul 1, 2021 5:49 AM in response to richie_sharma

richie_sharma,

Thanks for getting back to us. Yes the google drive folder on your Mac does occupy space to see how much space is being occupied click the apple in the upper left corner> click about this Mac> click storage tab> click manage and all files occupying space will show up on the left side.

Cheers!

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i_rina

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Jun 30, 2021 6:14 AM in response to richie_sharma

Hello richie_sharma,

Thank you for posting in Apple Support communities. We understand that you are wanting to remove the Google Drive folder from finder. We would love to help you with this.

If you are storing documents on google drive your Mac creates a folder to allow you to drag and drop documents and other files to Google Drive. If Google allows you to access this information online then you can delete the folder in finder by right clicking it and selecting the "remove" option.

This article tells you how finder works: Get to know the Finder on your Mac

Thank you for allowing us to support you.

Have an awesome and productive day!

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Answer 3

Jun 30, 2021 6:19 PM in response to i_rina

Thanks for the reply. The larger issue is about storage, is this folder using local storage? I mean removing this folder would empty some storage ?

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