How to Unshare a Photo File or Folder in Google Drive?

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Google Drive is a content sharing platform which allows you to share a photo file or folder with family and friends. There are many ways to share Google Drive photos with others. You can invite people to share photo file or folder or you can share photos using 'Email as attachment' feature. You can also share your files and folder using 'Email collaborators' feature. When you share file or folder with others, they will get an email with the link. Anyone you share a Google Drive link with can share that mail with others. You can stop sharing photo file or folder that you have shared in Google Drive at any time. If you are looking for a step by step process to unshare a photo file or folder in Google Drive, read below.

Here are the steps to Unshare a Photo File or Folder in Google Drive:

  1. Go to https://drive.google.com/ & sign in to your account. If you don't have an account, then create one.
  2. Once you have signed into your account, click "My Drive" button located at the left side of the window.
  3. You will see all your photo & video folders.
  4. Click the checkbox(es) next to the photo album that you wish to share.
  5. Click "More" button located at the top of the window.
  6. Select "Share" option from the drop-down menu.
  7. Click "Share" option.
  8. A "Share with others" window opens up.
  9. Click "Shared with other person" link.
  10. A "Sharing settings" window opens up.
  11. You will see the list of persons with whom you share the link.
  12. Click 'X' (cross sign) located in front of the person email ID.
  13. Click "Save changes" button.
  14. Click "Done" button.
  15. This is how you can unshare a photo file or folder in Google Drive.

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