How to Create a Folder in Google Drive and Copy Its ID?

Created by Vikram Aruchamy, Modified on Sun, 19 Nov, 2023 at 8:50 PM by Vikram Aruchamy

Creating a folder in Google Drive is a straightforward process that can be done in just a few steps. Once you've created the folder, you can easily copy its ID for future reference. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Access Google Drive

  1. Open your web browser and go to https://drive.google.com/drive/my-drive.

  2. Sign in to your Google account if you haven't already.

Step 2: Create a New Folder

  1. On the left side of the screen, click on the "New" button.

  2. Select "Folder" from the dropdown menu.

  3. In the pop-up window, enter the desired name for your folder.

  4. Click on the "Create" button.

  5. Your new folder will be created and displayed in your Google Drive.

Step 3: Copy the Folder ID

  1. Right-click on the newly created folder.

  2. Select "Copy link" from the context menu.

  3. The folder ID will be copied to your clipboard.

  4. You can paste the folder ID in the Settings window. 

Was this article helpful?

That’s Great!

Thank you for your feedback

Sorry! We couldn't be helpful

Thank you for your feedback

Let us know how can we improve this article!

Select at least one of the reasons
CAPTCHA verification is required.

Feedback sent

We appreciate your effort and will try to fix the article