While not technically a permission level, it’s important to understand the role of the administrator in your Google Workspace account. Only Managers are able to add or remove other users or delete the shared drive itself. The main difference between Managers and lower level permissions is their ability to add people to folders and move files and folders between shared drives. Managers are the head honchos and have the top level of permissions.
But for companies concerned about data security and access, a firm understanding of Google Shared Drive permissions and how to set sharing up effectively is important.Īs you create and manage a shared drive, be sure to make sure each employee has the appropriate access to create and modify files and folders within the drive to allow your teams to do their best work. Google Workspace allows companies to create Google Shared Drives for employee work and collaboration. Business has been moving toward online collaboration for years. But the global pandemic has shown that collaborating virtually is a necessity for today's business environment.