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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Where to store files in Google Drive so you company doesn't lose track of key files

It's not enough to designate Google Drive as your main file storage at your company. Pay close attention to how your users understand and use this storage space.

When users are not trained, we have seen:

  • Lost or inaccessible files
  • Unnecessary downloads and uploads, leading to:
    • Storage increase 
    • Version control issues 
    • Lack of accuracy 
    • Non-collaborative work 
    • Wasted time 

So here is a quick overview of the main differences and pros and cons of the two sections of Google Drive

My Drive

and

Shared drives 


If any of the issues look familiar, we are here to help with your document management strategy.


Google Drive for Companies: My Drive ⚠️ 1 owner per file   ⚠️ File transfer needed when an employee exits to avoid data loss ⚠️ Lack of oversight by IT ⚠️ Unclear structure for team collaboration ⚠️ Only respective file owners can delete files — leading to non-relevant files staying behind, unorganized ⚠️ Not efficient for external vendor collaboration; Shared drives ✅ File ownership by the company; can designate multiple managers ✅ No file transfer needed when an employee exits ✅ Oversight by IT ✅ Structural clarity for team collaboration ✅ Designated people can delete files — leading to more organized folders  ✅ Efficient for external vendor collaboration


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