The easiest ways to transfer Google Drive files to another account

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Google Drive offers 15 GB of free cloud storage shared across Drive, Photos, and Gmail. Users often transfer files between accounts due to issues like limited storage and account management. This guide discusses five methods: using the ‘Share’ feature, creating a ‘Transfer Folder,’ using Google Takeout, downloading and re-uploading files, and Google Admin Console. Additionally, CloudMounter is highlighted for seamless transfers between multiple cloud accounts. Stay tuned for our next forum post, where we’ll provide a detailed tutorial on each method for transferring Google Drive files between accounts efficiently.

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Hey folks!

Just wanted to share some tips on Google Drive, one of the top cloud storage services out there. It lets you store, edit, and share files with 15 GB of free storage across Google Drive, Google Photos, and Gmail. Pretty neat, right?

But sometimes, you gotta move files from one Google Drive to another. Maybe you’re running out of space and don’t want to pay more, or you have other reasons like merging accounts, transferring personal or work files, or changing your email. Let’s talk about how you can handle this:

How to move files from one Google Drive to another

Here are four methods you can try: using the ‘Share’ option, creating a ‘Transfer Folder,’ using Google Takeout, downloading and re-uploading files, and using the Google Admin console.

Option 1: Use the ‘Share’ Feature with Google Drive

This one’s good for transferring a few files, but not so much for larger batches.

1. Login to your Google Drive and find the files you want to move. For multiple files, put them in one folder to save time.

2. Right-click the file or folder, then hit Share.

   

3. Enter your second account’s name and select it.

4. Set the account’s permissions to Editor.

   

5. Click Send.

6. Login to the second account, go to Shared with me, and create copies or organize them as you wish.

   

Option 2: Make a ‘Transfer Folder’ in Google Drive

For large transfers or future file moves, a transfer folder saves time.

1. Login to Google Drive and make a new folder by right-clicking and selecting New Folder.

   

2. Right-click the folder, select Share, then add the second account’s name.

   

3. Whenever you want to share a file, drag it to the folder and confirm the access change when prompted.

   

Option 3: Use Google Takeout to Transfer Files

Google Takeout lets you download your data as an archive file and then upload it to another account.

1. Open Google Takeout and sign in.

2. Select the data for the archive and ensure Google Drive is ticked.

   

3. Scroll down and hit Next step.

   

4. Choose the delivery method (email, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box).

   

5. Check the file type and size settings.

6. Create export.

   

7. Download the archive, unzip the files on your local storage.

8. Upload the files to the desired Google Drive account.

Note:

1. Google Takeout exports only the files you’ve created. You can’t export files shared by others.
2. If your disk content exceeds 10 GB, Google Takeout will split the files. If some parts aren’t generated properly, you’ll have to request the archive again.

Option 4: Downloading and Uploading

Yet another way to shift your files is by downloading them from one account and uploading them to another. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Log into your Google Drive account.
Step 2: Make a folder that will house all your Google Drive files (if you don’t already have one) and move everything into it.
Step 3: Right-click on the folder and choose Download. This will create an archive of files, but be patient—it might take a while depending on the size of your files.

Step 4: After downloading, unzip the files on your local storage, then upload them to your other Google Drive account.

Option 5: Transfer Files to a New Owner as an Admin via Google Admin Console

For Google Workspace Admins, you can reassign ownership through the Admin Console. Here’s what you need to do:

Step 1: Go to the Admin console and log in or set up an account.
Step 2: Head to Apps → Google Workspace → Drive and Docs → Transfer ownership.
Step 3: In ‘From user,’ enter the current owner’s email.
Step 4: In ‘To user,’ enter the new owner’s email and pick the account from the list.
Step 5: Click ‘Transfer Files.’

The Best Way to Transfer Files from Google Drive to Another Account

CloudMounter is a solid pick for managing your cloud storage. It lets you link several cloud accounts, making file transfers a breeze thanks to its drag-and-drop interface. Plus, it works with other cloud services like Amazon S3, OneDrive, Dropbox, and more.

CloudMounter integrates with Finder on Mac and File Explorer on Windows, allowing seamless management of multiple cloud accounts. It also offers advanced encryption to keep your data secure.

How to Transfer Files Between Google Drive Accounts with CloudMounter

You can use CloudMounter to transfer files without downloading and re-uploading them. Here’s a step-by-step:

Step 1: Download and install CloudMounter.
Step 2: Open CloudMounter and select Google Drive. This will direct you to the Google Drive site for sign-in.
Step 3: Log in and grant the necessary permissions to CloudMounter.

Step 4: In CloudMounter, confirm your details and click Mount to connect Google Drive as a local drive.

Step 5: Select ‘Add new connection’ and repeat the steps for your second Google Drive account.
Step 6: Both Google Drive accounts will now appear as local drives. For Windows, open them through File Explorer; for Mac, use Finder. Then, just drag and drop files between them.

Conclusion

Using these methods, you can move any number of files between Google Drive accounts. While manual methods can be tricky and time-consuming, CloudMounter simplifies the process by letting you connect multiple cloud accounts and move your files with a simple drag-and-drop.

Hope this helps! Happy file transferring!