How to Use Google Drive

Overview

ShareX can upload screenshots and files directly to your Google Drive, making them accessible from any device. This is a great option if you already use Google Workspace or need to share files within a Google ecosystem.

Setting Up Google Drive in ShareX

Step 1: Create Google API Credentials

1. Go to Google Cloud Console
2. Create a new project or select an existing one
3. Go to APIs & Services > Library
4. Search for "Google Drive API" and enable it
5. Go to APIs & Services > Credentials
6. Click Create Credentials > OAuth client ID
7. Choose Desktop app as the application type
8. Download the client configuration file

Step 2: Configure ShareX

1. Open ShareX
2. Go to Destinations > File uploaders > Google Drive
3. Click Import and select the downloaded OAuth configuration file
4. Click Authorize
5. A browser window opens — log in and grant file access permissions
6. Copy the authorization code back to ShareX

Step 3: Choose Upload Settings

In the Google Drive settings in ShareX:

• Folder: Choose or create a specific folder for uploads (default is ShareX folder)
• Share type:
  • Anyone with link — public access via link
  • Anyone in your organization — workspace only
  • Specific people — restricted access

Uploading to Google Drive

1. Set Google Drive as your default file uploader
2. Take a screenshot or select a file
3. ShareX uploads the file and copies the shareable link

Managing Uploaded Files

• Files appear in your Google Drive under the designated folder
• Organize, rename, or delete files anytime from drive.google.com
• 15 GB free storage shared across Google services

Tips

• Create a dedicated "ShareX Uploads" folder for organization
• Use Google Drive's file versioning to track changes
• Files uploaded with "Anyone with link" access are still searchable — don't upload sensitive data publicly
• For private screenshots, choose restricted sharing and grant access manually