by Scammers are constantly looking for new ways to spam you. Blocking someone in Google Drive is easy, and here’s how. The ability to easily share files and folders using Google Drive makes it one of the best cloud storage platforms available online. But this same feature also attracts all kinds of spam, malware, and phishing attempts.
Scammers can use Google Drive’s sharing feature to send malicious files that automatically appear to your Google Drive. Here we will see how you can eliminate this problem.
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What Does Blocking Someone on Google Drive Do?
Google Drive’s handy blocking feature lets you avoid unwanted content with just a few clicks. The blocking feature is also useful when you don’t want to be part of an already shared file or folder. When you block someone on Google Drive, you have three options:
1- Block a User From Sharing Files With You in the Future
The option to prevent another user from sharing files with you is an extremely useful control, especially if you receive a lot of spam or abusive content from that person. Also, after you block another user in Google Drive, you can’t send them files until you unblock them.
2- Remove All Existing Files That a User Previously Shared
When you block someone in Google Drive, you won’t be able to access files or folders they’ve previously shared. This is a simple yet effective way to get rid of abusive content or spam. You don’t have to delete them manually.
3. Remove Someone’s Access to Your Files
Similarly, after someone has been blocked in Google Drive, they will no longer have access to the files you shared with them in the past. Therefore, your confidential information or personal material is always protected.
How to Block Someone in Google Drive
Knowing how to block someone in Google Drive can make a big difference in keeping you safe on the web. It’s easy to block and unblock someone in Google Drive. Here are all the ways to do it:
- To block someone in Google Drive using your personal computer, you must first use Google Drive.
- Go to the Share with me tab and right-click on the file that belongs to the user you want to block.
- Click Block [email/username] from the drop-down menu.
- Select Block in the pop-up window that appears.
Using Android Device
- To block another Drive user on Android, open your Drive app.
- Navigate to the file that belongs to the user you want to block. Tap on the menu option available at the top right of a file.
- Click Block [email/username] from the drop-down menu.
- Also, choose Block from the pop-up window.
Use an iPhone or iPad
- To block someone on your iPhone or iPad, go to the Drive app.
- Select the file belonging to the unwanted user. Tap on the three-dot icon available at the top right of a file.
- Click Block [email/username] from the drop-down menu.
- Confirm your choice and tap Block again in the pop-up window that appears.
How to Unblock a Person in Google Drive
To unblock someone in Google Drive using your computer, you need to go to Google Drive. To unblock people on your Android or iOS device, go to the Drive app on your device. The following steps are the same for all devices:
- Click on your profile picture in the top right. Select Manage your Google Account from the drop-down menu.
- From the next menu that opens choose People & Sharing.
- Click Blocked and you will be able to see a list that shows you blocked accounts in your Google products.
- You will get the option of Delete next to the name of the user. Click Delete.
View and manage your blocked list directly
There is a more direct way to access and manage your blocked list. Go to the list of people blocked in your Google Account and you will be able to see the people you have blocked on various Google apps. If you want to unblock someone, click Remove.
The ability to block someone on Google Drive allows you to block abusive messages, spam, or malware. Blocked users will no longer be able to contact you on Google Drive, Gmail, and some other Google products. It means a life free of spam, abusive messages, or scams.
