October 17, 2022
Preview or download client-side encrypted files with Google Drive on Android and iOS
Quick summary
Admins for select Google Workspace editions can update their client-side encryption configurations to include Drive Android and iOS. When enabled, users can preview or download client-side encrypted files. This feature is available for file types supported by Google Drive, including Microsoft Office and PDF files. Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides are not yet supported.
Support for Google identity on Drive Android & Drive iOS will be introduced in a future release — we will provide an update on the Workspace Updates blog at that time.
Getting started
- Admins: This feature requires admins to update their CSE configuration (adding a new Drive Android & iOS Client ID to identity provider settings). Visit our Help Center to learn more about connecting your identity provider for client-side encryption.
- End users: Visit the Help Center to learn more about downloading a file.
Rollout pace
- Rapid and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on October 17, 2022
Availability
- Admins — Configure client-side encryption for Google Drive Android and iOS: Available to Google Workspace Enterprise Plus, Education Standard and Education Plus customers
- End users — Preview or download client-side encrypted files with Google Drive Android and iOS: Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers
Resources
- Google Workspace Admin Help: Connect to your identity provider for client-side encryption
- Google Help: Get started with encrypted files in Drive, Docs, Sheets & Slides
- Google Workspace Updates Blog: Stronger data security and privacy with Google Workspace Client-side encryption, GA support for Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides