Always perform a full backup using Time Machine or an external hard drive before attempting any operating system upgrade or clean installation.
If you absolutely must use a third-party Google Drive link, verify checksums, check code signatures, and scan with antivirus before installation. Remember: a corrupted or malicious DMG can brick your Mac or steal your data.
sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Monterey.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/Monterey Use code with caution.
If Google states the file is too large to scan for viruses, click Step 3: Verify the File