How to Allow or Prevent Google Workspace Users From Using Google Drive Add-Ons

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Google Workspace administrators

Adding Drive add-ons allows for extended functionality. After installing an add-on, you can use it when working with any file the add-on is compatible with.

Where can Google Workspace users get Google Drive add-ons

How to allow or prevent users from installing Google Drive add-ons step-by-step with images

Step 1

How To Allow Or Prevent The Usage Of Google Drive Add-Ons in Google Workspace - Step 1

In the Admin console at https://admin.google.com, click the Apps icon.

Step 2

How To Allow Or Prevent The Usage Of Google Drive Add-Ons in Google Workspace - Step 2

Select Google Workspace.

Step 3

How To Allow Or Prevent The Usage Of Google Drive Add-Ons in Google Workspace - Step 3

Click Drive and Docs. Make sure not to check the box to the left; just click the name.

Step 4

How To Allow Or Prevent The Usage Of Google Drive Add-Ons in Google Workspace - Step 4

Select Features and Applications.

Step 5

How To Allow Or Prevent The Usage Of Google Drive Add-Ons in Google Workspace - Step 5

Click Add-Ons.

Step 6

How To Allow Or Prevent The Usage Of Google Drive Add-Ons in Google Workspace - Step 6

Check the box to allow users to install Drive add-ons.

​After updating the setting, click SAVE. Changes may require up to 24 hours to take effect.

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