Whether you're archiving content that isn't in regular use or leaving Carleton, here are ways to archive or transfer your Google Drive files and folders.
Prepare your files
Transferring and downloading your files from Google will also gather everything from your "Shared with me" section of Google Drive. This may include files you do not wish to keep.
Transferring your Carleton Google Drive to Another Google Drive
- Check how much storage space your Carleton Google Drive account uses
- At the bottom of your Google Drive's left-hand navigation is a heading saying Storage followed by the number of MB (Megabytes) or GB (Gigabytes) that you're using
- Check your storage on your Personal account and make sure that there is enough space left to accommodate the amount of email stored in your Carleton account
- Purchase additional storage if necessary
- Use takeout.google.com/transfer to transfer your files
Note that there are certain files that will not be downloaded:
- Files in your My Drive where you are a Viewer and not an Editor or Owner
- Files where the Owner has turned off the ability to download, print, or copy the file
Archiving/Downloading your Google Files and Folders
Download specific files and folders
- Google's instructions on downloading specific files and folders
Note that Google Forms will not be downloaded.
Download all of your files and folders
Note that there are certain files that will not be downloaded:
- Files in your My Drive where you are a Viewer and not an Editor or Owner
- Files where the Owner has turned off the ability to download, print, or copy the file