How to Use G-DRIVE SSD on Mac?

Quick Navigation:

• Connect the G-DRIVE SSD to Your Mac
• How to Format A G-DRIVE SSD for Mac?
• How to Fix G-DRIVE SSD Not Showing Up on Mac?
• How to Use NTFS G-DRIVE SSD on Mac Without Formatting?
• FAQs About Setting Up G-DRIVE SSD on Mac
• Bottom Line

Data security and accessibility are paramount in today's technologically advanced environment. G-DRIVE SSD is the perfect companion for Mac users looking to increase storage capacity and simplify data management. Imagine having a problem-free experience, backing up precious memories, making roomy workplaces, and enabling incredibly rapid data transfers.

If you own a Mac and want to get the most out of G-DRIVE, this guide is for you. Learn all you need to know about this external storage solution, from how to set it up quickly and easily to fixing typical problems. Let me show you how G-DRIVE can provide unparalleled ease, efficiency, and dependability at your fingertips and completely transform your Mac experience.

We also provide solutions to help you solve typical problems of using G-DRIVE SSD on Mac, such as:

• G-DRIVE SSD is not initialized on Mac.
• G-DRIVE SSD is not mounting on Mac.
• G-DRIVE SSD is not detected or not showing up on Mac.
• G-DRIVE SSD is read-only on Mac.

Connect the G-DRIVE SSD to Your Mac

To use G-DRIVE SSD, your Mac should have installed OS X 10.11 or later operating system (Intel-based, Apple T2 Security and Apple silicon chips are full supported). Turn on your Mac, then connect the G-DRIVE SSD to your Mac via USB cable/USB hub, etc.

First of all, check if you can see the connected G-DRIVE SSD on desktop and Finder. Then open Disk Utility (go to Launchpad > Other > Disk Utility) to check the disk information. You can check if the G-DRIVE SSD is mounted, what the file system is, if it is compatible with macOS, etc.

Make sure the G-DRIVE SSD is powered on and then open it via Finder, check the files and folders stored on the G-DRIVE SSD. You also can use Disk Utility to reformat the drive or create new volumes on it.

How to Format A G-DRIVE SSD for Mac?

It is pretty simple to format a G-DRIVE SSD for Mac. Just open Disk Utility on your Mac, then find the G-DRIVE SSD. Follow the steps below to format the G-DRIVE SSD:

Step 1. Click to select the G-DRIVE SSD, click Erase.

Step 2. Select a file system:

• APFS: for macOS 10.13 or later.
• Mac OS Extended: for older macOS to the latest macOS.
• ExFAT: compatible with Windows and macOS.

Step 3. If you want to rename it, give it a new name. Then click on Erase button again. When it completes, click on Done button.

Please make a full backup before you format the G-DRIVE SSD. However, if you have lost data from your G-DRIVE SSD and don’t have a backup, you can use a data recovery application to help you undelete the files or unformat the drive.

Recover Lost Data from G-DRIVE SSD on Mac

Three steps to help you recover deleted, formatted or lost data from a G-DRIVE SSD on Mac.

How to Fix G-DRIVE SSD Not Showing Up on Mac?

There are several reasons behind why a connected G-DRIVE SSD is not showing up on a Mac. Here are some solutions:

How to Use NTFS G-DRIVE SSD on Mac Without Formatting?

NTFS file system is a Windows-based file system and it is not compatible with macOS. Most of external HDDs/SSDs are formatted to NTFS. If you want to use an G-DRIVE SSD with NTFS file system on Mac and don’t want to format it, just try NTFS for Mac tool. It will add NTFS support on Mac so that Mac users can read-write NTFS drives on Mac without any limitation.

Step1. Download and install DoYourData NTFS for Mac on your Mac, then open it.

Step2. Then connect the G-DRIVE SSD to your Mac, you can see it on the main interface of DoYourData NTFS for Mac. Click to select this SSD.

Step3. Click on Enable Writable button. Then you can read-write the NTFS G-DRIVE SSD on your Mac without any limitation.

FAQs About Setting Up G-DRIVE SSD on Mac

1. How to format a G-DRIVE SSD for Mac?

• Open Disk Utility (Applications > Disk Utility).
• Connect the G-DRIVE SSD to your Mac.
• Select the G-DRIVE SSD, click Erase.
• Select a file system and click Erase again.
• Click Done.

2. Can I use a G-DRIVE SSD on both Windows and Mac?

Yes, you can use a G-DRIVE SSD on Windows and Mac, here are two solutions:

• You can format the G-DRIVE SSD to ExFAT which is compatible with Windows and Mac OS. Then you can use this drive on your Windows PC or Mac computer.
• If you have installed an NTFS for Mac tool on your Mac, run it to enable writable for NTFS drives. Then you can use NTFS G-DRIVE SSD on both Windows and Mac OS without any issue.

3. How to set G-DRIVE SSD as the Time Machine drive on Mac?

Follow the steps below to set the G-DRIVE SSD as the Time Machine backup drive for your Mac:

• Open Disk Utility, select the G-DRIVE SSD, erase it to APFS or Mac OS Extended.
• Click Apple menu > choose System Settings > General > Time Machine.
• Click Add Backup Disk, or click the Add button (+).
• Select your connected G-DRIVE SSD and click Set Up Disk.

4. How to wipe a G-DRIVE SSD on Mac before selling or donating it?

To wipe a G-DRIVE SSD on Mac and make sure the data is erased permanently, can’t be recovered by data recovery software, you can try data erasure software.

DoYourData Super Eraser for Mac is a Mac data erasure tool, open it on your Mac, choose Wipe Hard Drive mode, then select the G-DRIVE SSD and click on Wipe Now button. It will permanently erase all data stored on the G-DRIVE SSD.

Bottom Line

It is easy to set up G-DRIVE SSD on Mac. Just connect the G-DRIVE SSD to your Mac and check the disk information via Disk Utility. With this disk management tool, you can reformat the G-DRIVE SSD for Mac, repair damaged G-DRIVE SSD, mount G-DRIVE SSD on Mac, etc. It is strongly recommended to back up your data before you erase the G-DRIVE SSD. If you want to use an NTFS G-DRIVE SSD on Mac, try NFTS for Mac tool. It will enable NTFS support on Mac so that Mac users can read-write NTFS drives on Mac without formatting.