Google Drive is a powerful cloud-based storage platform that allows users to collaborate, share, and store various files and documents. Collaborating with others on Google Drive is a great feature, but there might come a time when you need to remove someone from your shared files or folders. This could be due to changing project dynamics, privacy concerns, or any other reason. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to remove someone from Google Drive
Delete one user from Google Drive on Computer
Let’s see how to remove someone from Google Drive.
Step 1: Open your Google Drive and find the file you want to delete from this Google Drive file.
Step 2: Click on the Google Drive file and then click on the “Share” icon at the top right of the Google Drive file. You can also right-click on this Google Drive file and then click “Share” in the dialog that opens.
Step 3: This will open the “Share with people and groups” window.
Step 4: Find the person you want to delete from your Google Drive file.
Step 5: You can see the drop-down list on the right end of their name. Click the drop-down menu > Delete.
Use the same method as described above to delete any people you want from the Google Drive file.
Delete Someone from Google Drive on Android Mobile
1: Open your Google Drive app on Android mobile and find the file you want to delete from this Google Drive file.
2: Tap on the three vertical dots to the right of the Google Drive file name and then tap the “Share” option.
3: This will open the “Share” screen.
4: Now tap on “Who has access” at the bottom of the screen.
5: This will open a screen showing the complete list of people with whom you have shared the Google Drive file.
6: Find the person you want to remove from your Google Drive file and tap on that name.
7: You can see a dialog box at the bottom of the window
8: Press “Delete”.
Repeat the same method to remove people from your Google Drive file.
How to Remove Everyone from Google Drive?
How to Delete Everyone from Google Drive? Even though it is not possible to delete everyone from a Google Drive shared file immediately, there are a few solutions you can try. One of them is to restrict link sharing for a Google Drive file.
Restrict link sharing for Google Drive file
When you change your Google Docs link setting to “Restricted,” only people who you shared directly (by entering a Gmail address) can see your Google Drive file in “Share with people and groups.”
How do you restrict the sharing of a file to remove certain people from your computer?
1: Open your Google Drive and find the file you want to delete from this Google Drive file.
2: Click on the Google Drive file and then click on the “Share” icon at the top right of the Google Drive file. You can also right-click on this Google Drive file and then click “Share” in the dialog that opens.
3: This will open the “Share with people and groups” window.
4: You can see that the “Get Link” section will be set for all. This means that anyone with this link on the Internet can see it.
5: To remove these people, click “Edit”. Now click the drop-down menu next to “Anyone who has the link” and select Restricted.
Conclusion: Managing your Google Drive shared files and folders is a straightforward process. Whether you’re collaborating on a project or just need to adjust sharing settings, removing someone from Google Drive can be done quickly and easily. Remember, if you ever need assistance or have questions about using Google Drive, our support team is just a call away to help you navigate through it.
