Select 'Only allow Google Drive for desktop on authorized devices'įor end-users, if their personal devices already have Drive for desktop when the admin restricts usage for their account, devices will lose access after they're restarted or Drive for desktop checks the device's compliance (a maximum of 3 hours), whichever comes first.Click Features and Applications > Google Drive for desktop.Go to Apps > Google Workspace > Drive and Docs.Here's how admins can turn on the new feature for their organization or specific OUs: This launch more fully integrates Google Drive for desktop, which allows users to access Drive data on Windows and Mac devices, with Google endpoint management, enabling admins to restrict use to company-owned devices only and ensure that users can access the files they need safely and efficiently whether they're online or offline. Previously, this option was available in beta. Google has announced the general availability of the option to restrict the use of Drive for desktop, formerly known as Drive File Stream, to company-owned devices. Devdiscourse News Desk | California | Updated: 20-05-2021 08:31 IST | Created: 20-05-2021 08:31 IST Google has announced the general availability of the option to restrict the use of Drive for desktop, formerly known as Drive File Stream, to company-owned devices.