This article teaches you how to stop an upload to Google Drive using a computer with a Windows or macOS operating system.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Windows
Step 1. Click on the "Backup and Sync" icon
It represents a white cloud containing a dart and is located at the bottom right (next to the clock). Allows you to open a menu.
If you don't see the icon, click on the arrow pointing up, also located in the toolbar
Step 2. Click on ⁝
It is located at the top right of the "Backup and Sync" menu.
Step 3. Click on Pause
All uploads will be stopped.
To continue uploading files, repeat this method, but select "Resume" instead of "Pause"
Method 2 of 2: macOS
Step 1. Click on the "Backup and Sync" icon
The icon depicts a cloud containing a small arrow and is located at the top right of the main screen. A menu will open.
Step 2. Click on ⁝
It is located at the top right of the "Backup and Sync" menu.
Step 3. Click on Pause
All uploads will be stopped.
