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Search for a Google Drive solution supporting cross-account synchronization.

Search for a Google Drive solution supporting cross-account synchronization.

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NinofanTOG
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11-08-2023, 11:34 AM
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I'm searching for an app like Google Drive for Desktop that lets you access cloud files and upload from Windows file manager. The built-in version only handles one account at a time, but you have separate school and personal accounts. You need a solution that supports multiple accounts simultaneously (preferably free).
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11-08-2023, 11:34 AM #1

I'm searching for an app like Google Drive for Desktop that lets you access cloud files and upload from Windows file manager. The built-in version only handles one account at a time, but you have separate school and personal accounts. You need a solution that supports multiple accounts simultaneously (preferably free).

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11-08-2023, 06:53 PM
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I can connect to any folder across all cloud platforms I’m aware of. This includes Google, One, Dropbox. I primarily use Google Drive, but my personal and hobby accounts also share a single folder that holds my Master’s thesis notes.
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11-08-2023, 06:53 PM #2

I can connect to any folder across all cloud platforms I’m aware of. This includes Google, One, Dropbox. I primarily use Google Drive, but my personal and hobby accounts also share a single folder that holds my Master’s thesis notes.

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11-08-2023, 11:20 PM
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Hi, linking several accounts to one machine using Google Drive is possible. Here’s a quick approach: (This functions on OS X, others can handle it) Essentially, create multiple user profiles on your computer, install the Google Drive client for each, and connect them with distinct Google accounts. Share the necessary folders through your primary account. Keep the other profiles active so syncing continues. Steps: 1. Download Google Drive from the official site. 2. Add another user account to your system. 3. Configure Google Drive under each account, using a different Google ID for each. 4. Install Google Drive on your Mac or PC. 5. Permission settings help share folders. 6. Link the second account’s folder in your main account via terminal command.
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11-08-2023, 11:20 PM #3

Hi, linking several accounts to one machine using Google Drive is possible. Here’s a quick approach: (This functions on OS X, others can handle it) Essentially, create multiple user profiles on your computer, install the Google Drive client for each, and connect them with distinct Google accounts. Share the necessary folders through your primary account. Keep the other profiles active so syncing continues. Steps: 1. Download Google Drive from the official site. 2. Add another user account to your system. 3. Configure Google Drive under each account, using a different Google ID for each. 4. Install Google Drive on your Mac or PC. 5. Permission settings help share folders. 6. Link the second account’s folder in your main account via terminal command.

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