here are no official Google Drive native client available for Ubuntu/Linux. However, there are some unofficial apps, but they are, well unofficial. However, there are still some ways you can access your files in Google drive via Gnome Shell’s in-built Google account integration settings in Ubuntu.
Ubuntu 18.04, 18.10 provides several online account connection features via settings manager. This short guide would explain the steps to access Google Drive/Google Account in Ubuntu via file manager.
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