How to Import from a Python File in Google Drive to a Colab Notebook (in 4 Simple Steps)

Step 1: Mount Google Drive

from google.colab import drive
drive.mount('/content/drive')

This connects your Google Drive to the Colab environment.

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Step 2: Verify the File Path

import os  # Imports Python's built-in os module for interacting with the file system

# List files inside the target folder
os.listdir("/content/drive/MyDrive/Colab_Notebooks")

This helps confirm your .py file is located where you expect it to be. Make sure the filename appears in the output.

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Step 3: Add Your Module's Folder to Python Path

import sys
sys.path.append('/content/drive/MyDrive/Colab_Notebooks')

Adjust the path if your .py file is in a subfolder.

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Step 4: Import Your Python File as a Module

import your_file_name  # Do not include the `.py` extension

Now you can use:

your_file_name.your_function()

Congratulations…!!! :)