This article explains the steps to install Google Backup and Sync on MAC OSX using homebrew cask

  • App Name – Google Backup and Sync
  • App Version – latest
  • App url – https://www.google.com/drive/download/
  • App dmg file – packagedmglink
  • App appcast link – Not available

Steps To Install Google Backup and Sync

  • Open Spotlight search using “command + space” button and type “Terminal“. Then press “return/enter” key. This will open terminal.

    spotlight search terminal

  • Run the following command in terminal to install brew cask

    ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)" < /dev/null 2> /dev/null ; brew install caskroom/cask/brew-cask 2> /dev/null

    Install brew cask on mac

  • Now install Google Backup and Sync with the following command

    brew install --cask google-backup-and-sync

  • Google Backup and Sync is installed now and ready to use!