Removing a Google shared-drive member changes their organizational access. Google’s current guide states that removal also ends access to files and folders in that drive that had been directly shared with that member. Do not assume the ordinary My Drive permission pattern applies unchanged.
Identify the actual membership path
A Manager should inspect Manage members and confirm the exact account. If a Google Group supplies membership, changing one direct entry may not remove the person’s group-based membership. Coordinate with the group manager where appropriate.
Check why access is ending and what authorized handover is required. Content contributed to the shared drive remains with the organization when the person leaves; removal is not a request to delete their files.
Remove the intended member
Use the role menu beside the intended person in Manage members and choose Remove, then save through the current interface. Avoid changing unrelated members or deleting the shared drive as an access-control shortcut.
Read the current result rather than assuming a prior direct file invitation remains usable. Shared-drive membership removal has the documented additional effect on directly shared content in that drive.
Verify the intended final audience
Review any remaining authorized group path or subsequently permitted non-member share. Do not claim revocation is complete while another membership still applies. If limited continuing access is approved, have the manager configure it explicitly under current drive restrictions and verify the result. Removing membership does not retrieve downloaded, printed, or captured copies. For a security or employment event, follow the organization’s broader access and retention process while keeping unrelated project data and legitimate collaborators intact.
References
Reviewed against the linked official product guidance on November 3, 2026. Features, limits, screen labels, and access can vary by account, platform, region, and organization policy.