Google Drive is one of the most popular and most used cloud-based file storage. In this article, you’ll learn how to create and transfer ownership of a Google Drive folder in a straightforward process that can help you collaborate more effectively online and offline.
Although, you also need to know what will happen after you’ve successfully transfered ownership of a Google folder to another person.
What Happens When You Transfer Ownership of a Google Drive Folder?
When you change a folder’s ownership on Google Drive, a few things happen that you should be aware of. Below are some of the notable things that tend to happen after a successful transfer of ownership.
After you’ve transferred the folder ownership, the person in control is responsible for removing and adding a user to the folder. The new owner controls the folder and its contents. The storage used by the folder will be counted against the new owner’s quota. It will no longer affect the original owner’s storage.
The folder’s sharing permission settings might change due to the new owner review and adjustments in the folder. Users with access to the folder will be informed of the ownership transfer. Nevertheless, the original owner loses control but retains access to the folder as a regular collaborator unless explicitly removed by the new folder owner
How To Create a Folder in Google Drive
Creating a folder on Google Drive is as easy as clicking or tapping a few options on your desktop, iPhone, or Android device. Here are the instructions on how to do that on your specific device.
To Create Folders in Google Drive on Desktop
Regardless of your desktop operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chromebook), you’ll follow the same steps to make a new folder.
Step 1. Open your preferred browser on your desktop and visit the Google Drive homepage https://drive.google.com.
Step 2. In the top-left corner of the site, click New.
Step 3. From the drop-down options, click on Folder and enter your preferred name for the folder.
Step 4. After inputting the name for the folder, click on Create to bring the folder into existence in Google Drive.
When you finish applying the steps above, your new folder will be created and it will appear in the Google Drive.
To Create a Folder in Google Drive on Android
It is still an easy task to use your Android device to create a folder in Google Drive.
Step 1. Open Google Drive from the home screen or menu.
Step 2. At the bottom-right corner of your screen, tap on New (+ symbol).
Step 3. On the Create new prompt, select Folder and then name the folder.
Step 4. Tap on Create after naming the folder and your newly created folder will appear amongst others in your Google Drive.
To Create a Folder in Google Drive on iPhone
For iPhone users that still operate with Google Drive, you can also create a new folder in Google Drive.
Step 1. Quickly go to the App Store, download and install the Google Drive app on your iPhone if it’s not present on the device yet.
Step 2. After downloading Google Drive, sign in using your Google account.
Step 3. At the bottom-right of your display, tap on New (+) to create a new folder.
Step 4. From the follow-up options, select Folder and then enter your preferred name for the folder.
Step 5. Tap on Create to build your new folder in Google Drive swiftly.
How to Transfer Ownership of a Google Drive Folder
Now that you’ve created a Google Drive folder, let’s transfer its ownership to the user you want using your desktop, Android, or iPhone.
To Transfer Google Drive Folder Ownership on Desktop
On your desktop, apply the guidelines to transfer the folder ownership.
Step 1. Whichever Windows of desktop you are using, open your browser and visit the Google Drive homepage https://drive.google.com/drive/my-drive
Step 2. Navigate to the right side of the folder and click on the vertical 3-dots. You can alternatively click on the Share option (icon with a resemblance of a profile paired with a + sign).
Step 4. When prompted from the Share screen, enter email address of the person you want to transfer ownership to.
Step 5. Enter a follow-up message (optional) and click on Send.
Step 6. Go back to the folder you sent and click on the Share icon again to uncover other options.
Step 7. By the right side of the to-be folder owner’s email address, click the small downward arrow.
Step 8. Scroll down, select the Transfer ownership, and then click the Send Invitation to invite the new owner.
Step 9. Notify the new folder owner so they can accept the ownership invitation.
To Transfer Google Drive Folder Ownership on Android
If you are an Android device user, transferring ownership of a Google Drive folder can still be done.
Step 1. On your Android device, open your browser and visit the Google Drive homepage https://drive.google.com.
Step 2. Reload the page in Desktop site mode from your browser.
Step 3. Tap the vertical 3-dots by the side of the folder and click on the Share option.
Step 4. On the prompt screen, select Share and then add the email address of the new folder owner in the box provided.
Step 5. Check the Notify People box and tap Send after entering the folder’s email address.
Step 6. Still select the folder, at the right corner, tap on the More icon (vertical 3-dots).
Step 7. Select Share from the follow-up options. On the share screen, tap the small downward arrow by the of the email address of the new folder owner.
Step 8. From the options, choose Transfer ownership and in the next pop-up, tap on Send Invitation to invite the new owner.
Let the new owner be aware of the transfer so they can accept it and the ownership of a Google Drive folder will be successfully transferred.
To Transfer Google Drive Folder Ownership on iPhone
As Google Drive still works perfectly on iPhones, transferring ownership of a Google Drive Folder can be accomplished by following the steps.
Step 1. Open Safari or Google Chrome and visit the Google Drive home page in a Desktop page display format.
Step 2. If you are already signed in, scroll to the folder, and at the left end of the folder, tap the 3-vertical dots to display more options.
Step 3. Select Share from the options then add email address of the new folder owner in the provided space.
Step 4. Tap Send to share the folder. Go back to the folder, at the right corner, tap on the More icon (vertical 3-dots).
Step 5. Select Share and click the small downward arrow at the right side of the email address.
Step 6. Choose Transfer ownership.
Step 7. In the next pop-up, tap on Send Invitation to invite the new owner.
Whenever the new folder owner accepts the invitation, the folder ownership transfer will be successful and you will no longer be the owner but a contributor.
FAQs on Google Drive Folder Ownership Transfer
Q1: Why Can’t I Use Google Drive App To Transfer Ownership?
Ans: Unfortunately, it is not possible to use the Google Drive app on your device to transfer a Google Drive Folder to another person as the app i limited to certain functions.
Q2: Can I Get Back the Folder Ownership Later?
Ans: Yes, you can get back the folder ownership if the new owner is willing to transfer the ownership back to you.
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