Create Folders in Google Drive on a PC or Mac

This article teaches you how to create a new folder in Google Drive when you’re using a computer.

10 Second Summary

1. Sign in to https://drive.google.com.
2. Click New.
3. Click New Folder
4. Type a name for the folder.
5. Click Create.

Steps

  1. Go to https://drive.google.com in a web browser. You can use any web browser, such as Chrome or Safari, to access your Google Drive.
    • If you don’t see the contents of your drive, enter your Google username and password to sign in now.
  2. Click New. It’s the blue button near the top-left corner of Google Drive.
  3. Click New Folder….
  4. Type a name for the folder.
  5. Click Create. Your new folder now appears in Google Drive.
    • To move a file into the folder, drag the file to the folder.