Delete Shared Files or Folder From Google Drive [Guide]

One of the most common reasons why people prefer using cloud storage is the availability of the feature to share the files that are uploaded on them. And Google Drive is no exception. However, very few know how to delete shared files from Google Drive.

Many times, it might be the case that you want to delete the files shared with you via Google Drive. There are three cases for shared files.

• Folders shared with you.
• Files shared with you.
• Files shared with a link that you have opened.

The files or folders that are shared with you are accessible from the Shared tab on your Google Drive Web or Mobile App. Here, in this BytesBin guide, we will talk about how to delete shared files from Google Drive, and clear all the doubts that revolve around them. With that said, let’s begin.

How to Delete Shared Files From Google Drive?

It’s straightforward to delete shared files from Google Drive. However, there is a slight difference in the process that you need to follow to get the work done on Desktop Browser and smartphone app. So, let’s check them out one by one.

Delete Shared Files From Google Drive on Desktop Browser

Here’s what you need to do to get the work done on PC.

1. Open Google Drive on your PC.
2. Tap on the “Shared with me” option present at the left panel of the screen. Here you will find all the files that are shared with you.
   
3. Head towards the file that you want to delete from Google Drive.
4. Right-click on the file and tap on “Remove“.
   

That’s it. That particular file is now permanently deleted from your Google Drive.

Delete Shared Files From Google Drive on Mobile

If you want to get the work done via your smartphone, here’s what you need to do. Note that the process is similar for both Android and iOS smartphones.

1. Open Google Drive on your smartphone.
2. Tap on the “Shared” tab present at the bottom of the screen.
   
3. Again, here you will find all the files and folders that have been received from others.
4. Head towards the file that you want to delete from Google Drive.
5. Tap on the three-dots present just next to the file, and then choose the “Remove” option.
   
6. Confirm the process, by tapping again on the “Remove” option from the dialogue box that pops up.
   

That’s it. That particular file or folder is now permanently removed from Google Drive.

Does Deleting a File Will Affect Anyone Else Drive? 

No! if you are deleting a file that has been shared with you by someone else, then it will only be deleted from your Google Drive, not from the person’s drive who owns the file. However, suppose you are the owner of the file, and you are deleting a file that belongs to you and that you have shared with your friends/acquaintances on Google Drive. In that case, it will automatically get deleted from everyone else’s “shared” tab once you tap on the “Remove” option.

Final Words

So, this was all about how to delete shared files on Google Drive. Let us know in the comments whether the above-mentioned methods were helpful for you or not.