Sharing Google Drive Folders/Files with non Gmail users
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Open the email containing the collaboration invite and click the “Open in Docs” button
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Google will ask to verify your identity, select the Send button to have Google send you a one-time code to your email.
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In your email inbox, open the verification code email
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Copy the verification code and paste it into the box provided by Google
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Click the Next button
You can now view, comment, or edit the shared Google file or folder.
Sharing Google Drive Folders/Files with Gmail users that are not Haverford accounts
Add an alternate email address to a Gmail account
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Open up your Google account and sign in if prompted
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Select Personal Info on the left
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Under "Contact info," click Email
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Under “Alternate emails” select Add alternate email. It may ask you to sign in once more.
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Enter an email address you own and select Add
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Google will send an email with a verification link to your alternate email address. You'll need to open the email and click the link before you can sign in to your account with the alternate address