This feature was listed as an upcoming G Suite release.

Google Vault Help Center: Set retention rules for Drive.

Cloud Blog: Simplify Google Drive’s folder structure and sharing models.

Available to all G Suite customers and users with personal Google Accounts.

This feature is already available and requires app version 3.46 and up.

This feature is already available and requires app version 37.0 and up.

Requires app version 2.20.10 and up for Android and 4.2020.08 and up for iOS

Gradual rollout starting on March 26, 2020.

Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout starting on April 15, 2020.Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout starting on March 26, 2020.To learn more about the upcoming changes to the Drive folder structure and sharing model, see this article on the Cloud blog.

Developers: Use this article in the Help Center to learn more about creating and managing shortcuts in Google Drive.Use our Help Center to learn more about using shortcuts in Google Drive. End users: This feature is available by default.We recommend developers read more about this and other Drive API changes on the Cloud blog. Going forward, every file will live in a single location.Īfter September 30, 2020, all files already living in multiple locations in My Drive will gradually be migrated to shortcuts. Starting September 30, 2020, it will no longer be possible to place a file in multiple folders in My Drive, including via the Drive API. In order to create a consistent experience for managing and viewing reference files across Drive, we’ve changed the “Add to My Drive” option to “Add shortcut to Drive.”Ĭhanges to Drive’s folder structure and sharing model starting September 30

Simplifying how files and folders appear in multiple locations Even if someone can see the shortcut, however, they can only open it if they have the appropriate access to the original file or folder. Shortcuts are visible to anyone who has access to the folder or drive containing the shortcut. Shortcut visibility and sharing permissions Greta, the sales manager, can now create a shortcut to the document in the “Sales” shared drive, enabling everyone on the sales team to quickly and easily access the file. Shortcuts are pointers to content that can be stored in another folder or drive, a shared drive, or an individual user's “My Drive.”įor example, Paul, a marketing manager, creates a “Marketing Strategy” document and shares it with the sales team. Who’s impacted Admins, end users, and developers

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