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

  1. Open the file or folder you want to share in Google Drive.
  2. Click on the three vertical dots next to the file/folder name.
  3. Select "Get link" or "Share" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Enter the recipient's email address and add a message (optional).
  5. Click "Send" to send the file/folder link via email.

Method 2: Using Google Drive's "Add to Drive" feature

  1. Open the file or folder you want to share in Google Drive.
  2. Click on the three vertical dots next to the file/folder name.
  3. Select "Add to Drive" from the dropdown menu.
  4. In the "Add to Drive" window, select "Email" as the destination.
  5. Enter the recipient's email address and add a message (optional).
  6. 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:

  1. Drive Email: A Chrome extension that allows you to send files from Google Drive as email attachments.
  2. Google Drive Emailer: A script that can be installed in your Google Drive account to send files as email attachments.
  3. 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!