How to Use Google Drive with ChatGPT to Easily Manage Documents
ChatGPT is able to analyze various documents, and you can upload the documents you want to work on to the bot to get quick summaries or process the data contained in them, which makes it easy to work with various documents whether it is during work or study. And since many people use the cloud storage service Google Drive to store documents and other files, there is an easy way to add your files stored in your Google Drive account to ChatGPT, thanks to ChatGPT's integration with Google Drive.
Below we will explain how to take advantage of this feature to facilitate dealing with various documents and files:
Who can access Google Drive via ChatGPT?
All ChatGPT Plus , Team, and Enterprise users can access Google Drive via ChatGPT without any restrictions. Free ChatGPT accounts have limited access; the free version allows a limited number of file attachments from Google Drive per day.
What should I know before using Google Drive access in ChatGPT?
According to OpenAI's privacy policy page, ChatGPT may use your file content and account information to train AI models. But you can request that your data be prevented from being used by going to the Privacy section, clicking Do not train on my content, and entering your email address.
Although OpenAI keeps users' data private, you should check that the documents you upload to the bot do not include any sensitive information such as your address, bank account details, and medical information, so you should review the contents of your file before adding it to ChatGPT.
How to use Google Drive with ChatGPT on laptop:
You will need to subscribe to ChatGPT Plus to upload an unlimited number of files stored in Google Drive to ChatGPT. However, non-Plus subscribers can attach a limited number of files for free.
To get started, you need to link your Google Drive account to the ChatGPT robot to be able to access your files stored in Google Drive. You can do this by following these steps:
- Go to the ChatGPT website from any browser.
- Click the Login button to log in to your account.
- Click the paperclip icon in the chat window.
- Select Connect to Google Drive.
- Click Continue to allow ChatGPT to access your Google Drive account.
- Go to the chat window and click on the paper clip icon.
- Click Add from Google Drive.
- Select a file, then enter the prompt you want. For example: You can request a summary of the attached file.
How to use Google Drive with ChatGPT on mobile:
If you prefer to use the ChatGPT app on your phone instead of the web version, you can follow these steps:
- Launch the ChatGPT app on your iPhone or Android phone.
- Start a new conversation with the bot.
- Click on the folder icon at the bottom.
- Click on the Google Drive icon.
- Select a file, and enter the prompt you want.
Advantages of using ChatGPT with Google Drive:
Here are the top benefits that Google Drive integration with ChatGPT offers users:
- ChatGPT's integration with Google Drive provides an easy way to work with documents; you can easily retrieve files from Google Drive instead of uploading them from your computer.
- This integration supports all files stored in your Google Drive account, such as: Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, as well as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files.
- This integration helps in getting summaries of large documents and saves time searching through documents for relevant information.
- Allows you to leverage ChatGPT's capabilities to review, translate, and correct data embedded in your documents.