How to Make a Folder in Google Drive

In Google Drive, you can make a folder to organize your files and make accessing them easier. This guide covers several ways to make a folder in Google Drive using different desktop and mobile versions of the app.

Making a folder in the Google Drive web version

To create a folder in the Google Drive web version:

1. Navigate to where you want to create a new folder.
2. Click the New button on the top-left corner of your Drive webpage.
3. Select New Folder from the drop-down menu.
4. Give your folder a name and click Create.

Alternatively, you can right-click on any empty space and select New Folder.

Making a folder in the Google Drive desktop app

You can also create a folder in Google Drive using the Drive for desktop app. Follow these steps:

1. Go to This PC (or Finder in macOS), and then open Google Drive.
2. Now, go to My Drive.
3. Navigate to where where you want to make a new folder.
4. Press the Control + Shift + N keys simultaneously (Command + Shift + N on macOS) to create a new folder.
5. Give your folder a name and press Enter (Return on macOS).

Making a folder in Google Drive mobile app

To create a new folder on the mobile version of Google Drive:

1. Open the Drive app.
2. Navigate to where where you want to make a new folder.
3. Tap add sign (+) on the bottom-right corner of your screen.
4. Tap Folder.
5. Type a name for the folder, then tap Create.