However, quite recently, a lot of reports have been coming in of users who are unable to connect to Google Drive. Sometimes, the issue is seen in the middle of the uploading process and sometimes it is seen after the app launches. In this article, we will guide you with viable solutions to fix this problem and we will also inform you about the reasons due to which it is triggered.
What Prevents Google Drive From Connecting?
According to our reports, there are a number of reasons due to which the problem might arise. Here are some of the most common ones: Now that you have a basic understanding of the nature of the problem, we will move on towards the solutions. Make sure to implement these in the specific order in which they are presented to avoid any conflicts.
Solution 1: Allowing through Firewall
It is possible that the Windows Firewall might be blocking Google Drive from making contact with its database. Therefore, in this step, we will be allowing Google Drive through the Firewall. For that:
Solution 2: Relaunching Google Drive
It is possible that the Google Drive application didn’t launch properly, due to which it is facing issues while connecting to its servers. Therefore, in this step, we will be relaunching the application after closing it completely. For that:
Solution 3: Checking Antivirus Software
If you have a third party Antivirus software installed on your computer then it is recommended to disable it or add an exception for Google Drive and check to see if the issue persists. Often, as a false alarm third party Antivirus software block Google Drive from making contact with its servers due to which the error is triggered.
Solution 4: Creating a New Account
Sometimes, a certain configuration for the user account might be blocking certain elements of the Google Drive application. Therefore, in this step, we will be creating a new account. For that:
