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How do I open a link in Google Drive app?

Published in Google Drive Links 1 min read

To open a link directly in the Google Drive app, you'll need to modify the link using a URL scheme. Here's how:

According to provided information, the trick is to prefix the sharing URL with the googledrive:// URL scheme.

Steps to Open a Link in the Google Drive App

  1. Identify the Google Drive Link: Get the standard HTTP/HTTPS link to the Google Doc, Sheet, Slide, or other file.

  2. Prefix the URL: Add googledrive:// to the beginning of the existing link.

    • Example: If your Google Doc link is http://link_to_google_doc, the modified link to open it in the app would be googledrive://http://link_to_google_doc.

  3. Use the Modified Link: When this modified link is clicked (on a device where the Google Drive app is installed), it should automatically open the associated file within the Google Drive application.

In summary, by prepending googledrive:// to your regular Google Drive link, you can force the link to open directly within the Google Drive app on compatible devices.

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