Last Updated on August 30, 2026
Google Drive is Google’s free cloud storage platform that you can use to back up your files and also share them if desired. If you have a Gmail account, then you will also have access to other Google apps such as Drive, Photos, YouTube, Docs and so on.
Many people will have more than one Google account and therefore more than one Google Drive account. If this is the case, you most likely have different files in each one of your Drive accounts and this can make managing your files a bit confusing. If you happen to use the Google Drive desktop client to sync your files between the cloud and your PC, you can use this software to sync multiple Google Drive accounts to one computer.
Installing the Google Drive Desktop Client
1. Download the Application
If you do not have the Google Drive desktop app installed on your computer, you can get it directly from the web interface. Log in and click on the settings gear icon while on the Drive website. Choose Get Drive for desktop from the dropdown menu to proceed.
2. Run the Installation File
Then you will click on the large blue Download Drive for desktop button to download the installation file to your computer. You will then need to find the file you downloaded in your browser history and double click it to start the installation process.
3. Choose Your App Shortcuts
During the initial installation process, you will be asked if you want to add a shortcut to the Google Drive app directly on your desktop. It will also ask to add shortcuts to Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. If you do not actively use these specific online apps, you can safely uncheck the box next to that selection to keep your desktop clean.
4. Log Into Your First Account
The very first time you run the Drive app, you will need to choose which Google account you want to use. Enter your primary email address into the Drive client and log in securely with your password.
5. Skip Extra Folder Syncing
You may then be prompted to add extra local folders such as Desktop, Documents, and Downloads to your Google Drive account. This feature is there in case you want to sync your local folders as well as the files you already have in your Drive account. If you just want to strictly sync your existing Drive files, you can click on Skip.
6. Locate Your New Drive Letter
Once the Drive desktop app is fully installed, you will notice that you have a brand new virtual drive on your computer. It will most likely use the letter G unless you already have another drive using G. If that is the case, it will use the next available letter. You can double click this new drive letter to see your Google Drive files instantly. It may take a few minutes for them to completely sync from the cloud to your computer.
Adding Another Account to the Google Drive Client
1. Open the System Tray Icon
Once the Google Drive client is installed and running, you can find it hiding in the Windows system tray. Double click on the small Drive icon to open the client interface itself.
2. Access Your Account Settings
To add another separate account, you will want to click on the profile picture of the user account that you already have configured. This opens a hidden submenu containing your active profile details.
3. Click Add Another Account
Then you will see a clear option to add another account to the application. Click the Add another account button with the small plus sign next to it. This triggers a new browser window to open.
4. Sign Into the Second Account
Then you will need to sign in securely with your other Google account credentials. You will then have another completely new drive letter on your PC for this specific Drive account. It may use the email address of this new account for the drive letter name rather than the standard Google Drive label.
5. Browse Your Synced Files
Now you can double click on either virtual drive letter in File Explorer. You will see the associated Drive files for that particular account isolated perfectly. If you were to go back to the Drive app from the system tray, you would see both of your user accounts listed clearly. You can then add even more user accounts if desired.
6. Disconnect Unwanted Accounts
To remove one or more accounts later on, you will need to go to the settings section of the Drive app itself. Click the gear icon and then find the specific profile you want to remove. Click the blue Disconnect account link to sever the connection safely.
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