How to mail through google drive directly
Unfortunately, Google Drive does not have a built-in feature to send emails directly from the platform. However, there are a few workarounds to achieve this:
Method 1: Using Google Drive's "Share" feature
- Open the file or folder you want to share in Google Drive.
- Click on the three vertical dots next to the file/folder name.
- Select "Get link" or "Share" from the dropdown menu.
- Enter the recipient's email address and add a message (optional).
- Click "Send" to send the file/folder link via email.
Method 2: Using Google Drive's "Add to Drive" feature
- Open the file or folder you want to share in Google Drive.
- Click on the three vertical dots next to the file/folder name.
- Select "Add to Drive" from the dropdown menu.
- In the "Add to Drive" window, select "Email" as the destination.
- Enter the recipient's email address and add a message (optional).
- Click "Add" to send the file/folder link via email.
Method 3: Using a third-party add-on or script
There are several third-party add-ons and scripts available that can help you send emails directly from Google Drive. Here are a few examples:
- Drive Email: A Chrome extension that allows you to send files from Google Drive as email attachments.
- Google Drive Emailer: A script that can be installed in your Google Drive account to send files as email attachments.
- Drive2Email: A script that allows you to send files from Google Drive as email attachments, with options to customize the email subject and body.
To use these add-ons or scripts, you'll need to install them in your Google Drive account and follow their instructions.
Method 4: Using a cloud-based email client
If you have a cloud-based email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, you can use their built-in features to send files from Google Drive. For example, you can use Outlook's "Add to Outlook" feature to send files from Google Drive as email attachments.
I hope these methods help you achieve your goal!