How to Make a Folder in Google Drive Hidden

Are you tired of cluttered folders and files in your Google Drive account? Do you want to keep certain documents or folders private from prying eyes? If so, you're in luck! In this article, we'll show you how to make a folder in Google Drive hidden, keeping your sensitive information safe.

For many of us, the frustration of not being able to locate specific files or folders is all too familiar. It's even more frustrating when it happens repeatedly, like Josh and I experienced recently with our TidBITS Articles folder. We rely on this folder as a central location where we share articles with our contributors and keep track of new submissions.

To make matters worse, the default sorting in Google Drive can hide new documents from view. This is especially true for folders that are shared with multiple users or have a large number of files. To avoid missing important documents, it's essential to know how to make a folder in Google Drive hidden.

Here's how:

1. Open your Google Drive account and navigate to the folder you want to hide.

2. Right-click on the folder and select 'Add to My Drive.'

3. Check the box next to 'Hidden' in the 'Folder settings' section.

4. Click 'Save changes.'

Once you've made the necessary adjustments, the folder will no longer appear in your Google Drive account's main view. However, you can still access it by searching for its name or navigating to the correct directory.

In our case, making the TidBITS Articles folder hidden helps us keep track of new submissions and ensures that we don't miss any important articles. By following these simple steps, you too can make a folder in Google Drive hidden and enjoy greater control over your digital files.

How to make a folder in google drive hidden