Installing Drive Browser

Drive Browser is a Google Sheets add-on that helps you browse, search, and export your Google Drive files to spreadsheets. This guide will walk you through installation and first-time setup.

What You'll Need

Before installing, make sure you have:

• A Google Account (personal or Google Workspace)
• Access to Google Sheets
• Permission to install add-ons (check with your administrator if using Google Workspace)

Installation Steps

1. Install from Google Workspace Marketplace

1. Open any Google Sheet
2. Go to Extensions → Add-ons → Get add-ons
3. Search for "Drive Browser"
4. Click Install
5. Review the permissions requested
6. Click Continue and select your Google account
7. Click Allow to authorize Drive Browser

2. Understanding Permissions

Drive Browser requests these permissions to work properly:

• View and manage spreadsheets - To write export results to your sheet
• View metadata for files in your Drive - To read file names, sizes, dates (not file contents)
• Connect to an external service - To verify your subscription status
• Display and run content - To show the sidebar interface

Note: Drive Browser only reads file metadata. It never accesses or modifies your actual file contents.

3. First Authorization

After installation, the first time you use Drive Browser:

1. Open any Google Sheet
2. Go to Extensions → 🔂 Drive Browser → 🔂 Run Drive Browser
3. You may see an authorization screen - click Authorize
4. Select your account and click Allow

4. Verify Installation

To confirm Drive Browser is installed correctly:

1. In Google Sheets, click Extensions in the menu bar
2. You should see 🔂 Drive Browser in the list
3. Hover over it to see the menu options:
   • 🔂 Run Drive Browser
   • ⚡ Quick Export
   • 🔍 Search & Select Files
   • ⚙️ Settings
   • 💳 Upgrade
   • ❓ Help

Your Free Trial

When you first install Drive Browser, you automatically get a 7-day free trial with:

• Export up to 100 files per export
• Access to 7 basic metadata fields
• All export features unlocked

You'll see a trial banner at the bottom of the sidebar showing how many days remain.

What's Next?

Now that Drive Browser is installed, you're ready to:

• Start with Quick Export - Export your recent files in seconds
• Learn about Automation - Schedule automatic exports (Pro feature)

Need Help?

If you run into issues during installation:

• Check Common Issues for solutions
• Visit our Help Center for detailed guides
• Contact support at [email protected]

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Tip: Drive Browser works in both Google Sheets and Google Drive. Right-click any file in Drive and select "Open with → Drive Browser" for CSV exports!