Google Drive has long had a spam invite problem. Spammers would exploit the file-sharing feature to spam users with malicious links. The worst part about this problem was that Google Drive didn’t have an option to block these spam invites until now. In this article, we will explain how you can block (or unblock) people on Google Drive to get rid of frustrating spam notifications.
You can block people on Google Drive from the web or the mobile app on Android and iOS. We have added instructions for both cases, so pick the relevant section based on your device of choice. That said, let’s get started!
- Block Someone on Google Drive Using the Website
- Unblock Someone on Google Drive Using the Website
- Block Someone on Google Drive for Android or iOS
- Unblock Someone on Google Drive for Android or iOS
Block Someone on Google Drive Using the Website
Head over to the Google Drive website and right-click a file or folder shared with you. All shared files are available under the ‘Shared with me’ section on the left sidebar.
Once the next pop-up window appears, click on ‘Block’ to confirm. After blocking, the person will not be able to interact with you in Google Drive and other Google products.
If you accidentally blocked someone or wish to unblock a person you previously blocked in Google Drive, you can do that too. Just follow the steps below:
Head to the ‘People & sharing’ tab from the left side menu and click on ‘Blocked’ under the ‘Contacts’ section to view your Google Drive blocklist.
If you are on mobile, press the vertical three dots icon next to a file or folder’s name to access the options menu. From the pop-up, tap on ‘Block
’. If you change your mind, press your avatar at the top-right corner of the Drive app and choose ‘Manage your Google Account’. Switch to the ‘People & sharing’ tab and tap on the ‘Blocked’ option under ‘Contacts’ to see people you have blocked in Drive.
So, that was our guide to help you block unwanted interactions in Google Drive and put an end to the menace of certain individuals. If you face similar spam messages on Facebook, check our article on blocking or unblocking someone on Facebook. Those using an iPhone could also consider going through our guide on blocking text messages on iPhone for a better experience.
