Lafayette CollegeTechnology Help
| Common Questions | Shared drives | My Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Who owns files and folders? | The shared drive owns them. | The person who created the file or folder. |
| Can I restore files? | Yes, if you are a Manager, Content Manager, or Contributor. | Yes, if you created the file. |
| Can I move files? | Yes, if you are a Manager, Content Manager, or Contributor. | Yes. |
| Can I move folders? | Yes, if you are a Manager, Content Manager, or Contributor. To move folders from My Drive, see Moving data from My Drive to shared drives. | Yes. |
| Can I share files and folders? | All members see the same files. Drive Managers can share specific folders. | Yes, you can share any file or folder if you have access. |
| How long do deleted files stay in the trash? | Each drive has its own trash. Only Managers or Content Managers can delete files. Google deletes items after 30 days. | Google deletes items in the trash after 30 days. |
| What are the inherited permissions? | File permissions stay with the file when you move it. Example: If a user edits a file but does not belong to the shared drive, they keep access after you move the file. This rule does not apply to folders. | Files receive the same permissions as the folder they sit in. |
| Attaching a Google file to a Google Calendar invitation | In Google Calendar, search for or open the shared drive file to attach it. | In Google Calendar, search for or open the My Drive file to attach it. |
| Access via Drive for desktop | Yes. | Yes. |