In this post, we will integrate Google Drive on Linux Mint 19. If you don’t know what is Google Drive?, It is one of the most popular cloud storage destinations to store documents, music, and videos in the cloud, from Google.
Linux Mint 19 comes with the Gnome built-in Online Accounts feature that let us easily integrate Google Drive with Linux Mint 19.
Integrate Google Drive on Linux Mint 19 using Gnome Online Accounts
You should find Gnome Online Accounts in the system’s settings.
Cinnamon Desktop:
Go to Menu >> Preferences >> Online Accounts.
OR
Execute the command in the terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) to bring up the Online Accounts configuration.
cinnamon-settings online-accounts
Click on Google to begin the Google Drive integration.
Enter the Email address on this page.
Log in to Google account by entering the password for your Gmail account.
Click Allow to let the GNOME manage your Google Account on your Linux Mint system.
This window lists you the services managed by GNOME in this computer. Click close.
Now, you should see your Google account in online accounts.
Open the files manager and then click on your Google account (below Network) in the left pane.
Wait for few seconds to let files manager retrieve your Google Drive’s data.
That’s All. You have successfully integrated Google Drive with Linux Mint’s online accounts feature.