Does Google Drive scan the virus when upload/download the file?

[Tim_Chiang]

Hi All,

I can't find the official document explaining whether Google Drive scans the virus when uploading/downloading the file.

Could anyone help me figure it out?

Thank you so much.

Best regards,

Tim

[icrew · Accepted solution]

Check out the “virus scanning” section of https://support.google.com/a/answer/172541?hl=en

Hope that helps,

Ian

[izaz]

Yes, Google Drive does perform virus scans on files that are uploaded to or downloaded from the platform. Google Drive incorporates various security measures to protect users from malware, including viruses, trojans, and other malicious software.