How to migrate Google Drive to another Google Drive

[@digitalmonk1632]

Thank you a lot gentleman. I must have seen dozens of videos. but none of them was as simple and as clear as you. The kind of patience you have shown is amazing. IT is unbelivable how simple you made it.

[@itwithcarlos]

Great to hear! Thank you.

[@fhchen5067]

Totally agree.

[@felixkoenigproductions7644]

Its been a while since Ive seen such a clealry explained video on youtube.

[@itwithcarlos]

Hi Felix, I am glad you like it! Thanks!

[@esperanzavibes2368]

You are truly a lifesaver. Saves space for those crucial work files

[@itwithcarlos]

Hi Esperanza, make sure you transfer the ownerships of folders and files as well. At the end, your folders and files should be within MyDrive of the account where you are migrating to. Thank you!

[@christopherjz]

Good video but if you have a load of files and folders this method takes too long as you cant give ownership to the entire folder structure. There is a much easier way to do this. In the first google drive account share the files or folders you want to transfer with the second account. On the second account copy the entire folder and paste a new one. This will automatically make the second account the owner of the new folders and all the subfolders and files. There are free online tools that can do this for you. And you wont go insane trying and give ownership of loads of files.

[@itwithcarlos]

Hi Chris, if you have a lot of of folders and files, the process could be very tedious and long. There are some tools that will allow you to do the transfer easily and faster, but you may need to pay (depending on the amount of data). Here is one example: www.multcloud.com/

[@thalblankson4002]

Yeah I have a lot of essay I can’t do this.

[@billiam4835]

I don't want to share files rather how do I permanently move files from the 1st drive account to my 2nd drive account? I

[@christopherjz]

​@@billiam4835it is permanent. But you do have to share the files as part of the process.

[@levedens2004]

Thank you for the video. It was a lifesaver.

[@itwithcarlos]

Glad it helped! thank you!

[@aamirks]

You have simplified it very well. Thank You!

[@itwithcarlos]

Glad it was helpful! thank you.

[@federicodescalzo6140]

Very useful! Thanks for the clarity of the explanation

[@itwithcarlos]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your comment!

[@arfanurakbar]

you saved my life!! moved 3TB in a day crazyy

[@itwithcarlos]

I am glad it helped you, thank you!

[@tabliqatchi6696]

Very clearly explained, thanks a lot Carlos. 👌

[@itwithcarlos]

I am glad you like it, thanks you!

[@MH55YT]

Thank you. I struggled to move files and now I will try your instructions.

[@itwithcarlos]

Thank you Mark. If you use the option of changing the sharing and changing the ownership, make sure to change it for the folders and also for every file that you want to transfer.

[@MH55YT]

@@itwithcarlos Your video was well organized, showed the layout, and was easy to understand. Do you have another video on changing ownership of Google files (docs & sheets) from one Google Account to another Google Account? Or do you think this video will work for me? Unfortunately, I have several Google Accounts, and my docs are spread between them. I'm trying to organize them.

[@Kevin.Gilbert]

Best answer for this process online. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video.

[@itwithcarlos]

Glad it was helpful! thank you!

[@user-rd6do5gk4j]

I figured it out. Had to keep watching. Thank you!!

[@itwithcarlos]

Glad it helped! Thank you!

[@mohdalhelali]

You are a great expert and I really enjoy the knowledge you share on KZbin

[@itwithcarlos]

I appreciate that! Thank you Mohammed!!!

[@samnewcomb5424]

Gob bless you! I've spent hours trying to figure out how to do this,

[@itwithcarlos]

Glad I could help! Thanks

[@DiaborMagics]

Of you have folders within the folders, this will not work. You would need to go into the deepest part of the folder structure and copy over every file and recreate every folder. An alternative option that might work is to download the entire backup folder ( i called it backup) as a zip, then upload it to the other drive. Be sure to have in the settings of that destination drive that you checked the checkmark to convert uploads to google drive formatting, or else all files made within google drive, will be show in the new folder as office documents where applicable. of course, this is your own choice. No solution is perfect with them for some dumb reason not allowing us to copy folders. But, multiple solutions exist. The zip download, unpacking and reupload is the faster one if you have fast enough internet and a big drive with large folder structure. And definitely less manual labor. Thanks for the video, it was my first stop in finding out the options.

[@itwithcarlos]

Thank you for your comment. When using the option of changing the ownership, you have to change it for all folders and files which is annoying :)

[@gaudencioboniceli1263]

Thank you for helpful information, I have shared your videos of how to migrate google drive to another google drive

[@itwithcarlos]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@pc5164]

Very Helpful! Thanks Much

[@itwithcarlos]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@user-lg2re8go4d]

THANK YOU!! You’ve saved my account

[@itwithcarlos]

I am glad it helped you. Thank you!

[@JohnK-kc2jc]

Really useful and helpful! Thanks Carlos!

[@itwithcarlos]

Glad to hear it! thank you!

[@katharinepage6420]

This was SO HELPFUL! Thank you for the video!

[@itwithcarlos]

Glad it was helpful! thank you.

[@somaansa939]

Very useful and helpful information. Clear and straight to the point. Thanks for sharing. Can this process be done for WhatsApp backup. That is transfer WhatsApp backup from one Google drive to another Google drive?

[@itwithcarlos]

I haven't checked that specific case, but if the data is stored in Google Drive, then if should apply as well. Thank you.

[@somaansa939]

@@itwithcarlos Okay thanks!

[@evadavid255]

This was great... and easy. Thank you.

[@itwithcarlos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nickiazami7375]

Thank you. This was a very helpful video with clear instructions.

[@itwithcarlos]

Hi Nicki, I am glad you liked it. Thanks!

[@danceconmigo]

Wonderful instructions. (At the beginning of the video, I thought I understood that you said that this was not possible with free Google accounts. I have free Google accounts and it seems to have worked.) Thank you very much!

[@itwithcarlos]

It is possible from both but with different procedures/steps. I am glad it helped you. Thank you.

[@vinayentertains7523]

Excellent Bro.. Worried alot.. Great Help

[@itwithcarlos]

I am glad you like it, thank you Vinay!

[@TimOlukayodeAjayi]

This really helps. But please is there anyway I can move my files from Google Workspace Drive to Google One Storage Drive?

[@itwithcarlos]

Thank you. You can try this tool (it is free is you are under 5 GB of transfer) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpjak5WngKuLf6M

[@marnieestillore5575]

many thanks, sir!

[@itwithcarlos]

I am glad you like it, thank you!

[@Corner5tone]

Excellent tutorial!

[@itwithcarlos]

Thank you Michael, I m glad you like it!

[@jewelonyeneke]

Thank you. I like your way of teaching.❤

[@itwithcarlos]

Hi Jewel, I am glad you like it, thank you!

[@hamdahanan182]

Thank you. Gives the gist of it

[@itwithcarlos]

Thank you!

[@fadinabelsy]

Thanks! Your content is really useful.

[@itwithcarlos]

Glad to hear that! Thank you!

[@ankeshnice]

Thank you for such a nice explanation.

[@itwithcarlos]

Thank you Ankesh. Glad it was helpful! Have a great day!

[@Rjpianist]

Great video My Question is if we transfer ownership and the other person accepts it will it now take up their storage since they're the owner?

[@itwithcarlos]

The storage goes against the new owner, however the old owner can still edit/delete files if the files remain shared with the old owner. Hope this helps, thank you.

[@aceinternational2844]

Thanks for useful tips to solve our problem!

[@itwithcarlos]

Happy to help! Thank you and have a nice weekend!

[@ojasmehta]

Excellent, thank you so much

[@itwithcarlos]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@caseygutierrez5349]

Good stuff. Thank you!

[@itwithcarlos]

Glad you liked it! thank you.

[@chakkimisrael90]

THANK. YOU. SO. MUCH!

[@itwithcarlos]

I am glad you like it Chakkin, Cheers!

[@simba3740]

Hello, This is very helpful video. Also I'd like to ask that is it possible to migrate from One Drive to Google Drive. Thanks

[@itwithcarlos]

Thank you for you comment. There might be different ways to migrate from OneDrive to Google Drive. One of them is downloading the files to a local drive and then uploading them again to Google Drive. Of course, it is not the easiest. There are tools that allow you to do this type of migration, but they are not completely free. You can have a look at www.multcloud.com/ as an example. Thanks,

[@mariacasey2588]

this was excellent. thank you

[@itwithcarlos]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@vt993]

Please make a similar video showing how to move all pictures from one Google Photos account to another separate (new) Google Drive.

[@itwithcarlos]

Thank you, I will add it to my list of pending videos. Have a nice day!

[@YacinAlNoor]

Very helpful thank you

[@itwithcarlos]

Glad it was helpful! thank you.

[@mei-meiyu8849]

VERY MUCH HELPFUL!

[@itwithcarlos]

Thank you Mei, I am glad you like it!

[@user-wg5mv9ok4l]

tq sir helped a lot greatfull for ur work

[@itwithcarlos]

Happy to help, thank you!

[@alexmiller88]

does transferring ownership transfers the storage from one account to another??

[@itwithcarlos]

If you transfer the ownership of files and folders, then the answer is yes.

[@alexmiller88]

@@itwithcarlos It means, when the ownership is transferred, I'll have to manually make copy of those transferred files to transfer the storage?

[@aaronmoen9156]

Great video! I am transferring ownership of all files in one of my Google accounts to my new Google Drive. When I go to transfer ownership, it states, "Sorry, cannot transfer ownership to *my new email address*. Ownership can only be transferred to another user in the same organization as the current owner. How do I fix this? I want to permanently delete my original drive as I no longer use it.

[@itwithcarlos]

If you are traying to transfer from a Google Workspace account, you can't transfer ownership. In this case, you need to create share the files/folders and make a copy of them in My Drive of the new account (where you want to transfer the files). After making the copy within My Drive of the new account, you can remove it from the original account. Thank you.

[@DewanTusharAhamed]

Very useful video

[@itwithcarlos]

Glad you liked it, thank you!

[@SendisHere]

hiw many accounts i can migrate? if i have 20 accounts, i can get 300gb??

[@itwithcarlos]

The number of accounts is not a limitation to make this type of migration. If you want to migrate all the content to a single account, you will need to purchase the necessary storage space for the target account. You can buy additional storage for a personal account or you can also purchase a Business account (Google Workspace Standard for example) and then work on the migration. Hope it helps. Thank you.

[@uchennatony]

Thank you very much sir. This was very helpful.

[@uchennatony]

Do you have videos on how to do similar thing with Google photos? I want to move everything together with my created albums.

[@itwithcarlos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@itwithcarlos]

This tool will work for Google Photos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpjak5WngKuLf6M

[@uchennatony]

@@itwithcarlos Thank you sir. I'm checking it out.

[@avq512h]

Precise explanation, but I noticed in the new drive the size of the drive was still ZERO and the OLD drive had the same size as before, does this mean if I delete the same file from the OLD drive i will loose both Copies?

[@itwithcarlos]

Make sure that the new drive is actually the new owner of the folder and also the files. The storage should go against the new Drive if the new Drive is the owner. Also, if the files and folder are still shared with the old drive, then the old drive can still delete the files. If the old drive delete the files, you will lose them. To avoid this, the new drive should stop sharing the files with the old drive. Hope this clarify it. Thanks

[@thereview9595]

Thank you!

[@itwithcarlos]

I am glad you like it, thank you!

[@cedricsportes3928]

Hello, it doesnt work when i share the MOVED FILE from old Drive to New Drive. The ownership of the file is ok to bew account but all the inner files ( each one) is still the property of Old account. Cannot either copy files ( not the option on right click ??)

[@itwithcarlos]

Yeah, you need to change the ownership of folder and all files as well. If your source account is GW, you will find limitations to change ownership. Thank you.

[@ramanbeedh]

Thank you Very Much

[@itwithcarlos]

Glad it helped! thank you.

[@mohinuddin8943]

Really helpful 😊

[@itwithcarlos]

Thank you for your comment, I am glad you like it.

[@ppscacademy143]

Thank you dear

[@itwithcarlos]

Thank you. Have a nice day!

[@mamatakayastha]

I have doneit. Thank you for help.

[@itwithcarlos]

Happy to help. Thank you!!!

[@AndrewJames-yw9rc]

It does not change the ownership of the files within the folder. Just the folder

[@itwithcarlos]

Hi Andrew, you are right. You will need to change the ownership of the files as well. Thank you.

[@malcolmlo]

OK i have to migrate 2 workspace drives into a new workspace. And there are hundreds of files in each of the original workspaces. Any tips on how to do this without manually copying each file and removing "copy of" from the filename? That will take forever...

[@itwithcarlos]

You can use the tool that is described in this video. It will make the job very easy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpjak5WngKuLf6M Thank you.

[@TheWebsiteBiz]

Gracias

[@itwithcarlos]

Saludos y gracias!

[@nabinshaw7980]

But this doesn't clear storage of older drive. Right?

[@itwithcarlos]

If you transfer the ownership, the storage should go against the new owner. The previous owner could still access the files and folders until the new owner stop sharing the files. Thank you.

[@jonenergyman]

Thanks

[@itwithcarlos]

No problem

[@vichardy3504]

Good explanation, however it appears that all files that are copied will have the "Copy of " pre-pended to the files and will have to be manually changed, one by one. What a hassle.

[@itwithcarlos]

That is right, the files are copied with the pre-pended "copy of". That is expected. Unfortunately you have to deal with it. Thank you.

[@naomikroll6042]

I have a question @askITBE: I have done the steps and can see the folder owner has been changed to the new owner, but all the sub folders and files still have the old owner. Is there any way to bulk transfer all file ownership, not just folders?

[@itwithcarlos]

No that I know, you will need to change the ownership for all subfolders and files :( Thank you!

[@user-ki2bn3vg5p]

good sir but afrter move file to new drive ,i can delet from old drive the moving folder or not ?

[@itwithcarlos]

If you were able to change/transfer the ownership of the folders and files, then, the files should not be taking storage space in the original account. It means that you don't need to remove them. Now, if you created a copy of the files and folders instead, make sure that this copy is in MyDrive of the new account. In this case, you can delete the files from the original account. Hope it helps. Thank you.

[@beyondmarketing1277]

Hi. I unfortunately can't transfer the ownership. Google says that ''Ownership can only be transferred to another user in the same organization as the current owner.'' Which is unfortunately impossible for me to do.

[@itwithcarlos]

Hi, in that case, you will need to make a copy the shared folders and files instead of transferring the ownership. Make sure to make the copy in "MyDrive". Hope it helps. Thank you.

[@glephaniebustalino3657]

so when you delete a file from a previous drive , it will not affect to the new owner of drive ? meaning it will not delete the files that has been moved to the new owner?

[@itwithcarlos]

If the new account is the owner of the file and it is located within MyDrive, then it is correct. Thank you.

[@emilyxoxo9851]

if the ownership gets transferred to the new account, would everything still work if the old account gets deleted? or would copies have to get made first? i’m trying to transfer my school google drive into a new account before it gets deleted

[@itwithcarlos]

if you want to transfer files from a school account, you probably won't be able to transfer ownership (Google Workspace restrictions), then you will need to share and then make a copy of the shared files/folders in your target account. Make sure to make the copy within MyDrive (where you will keep the ownership of the copied files. Hope it helps, thanks.

[@nahidkbn]

After moving from A to B if I am to delete drives A it also deleted from B? Thanks

[@itwithcarlos]

It depends on the share settings, If you create your own copy within "MyDrive" in account B, then you can delete the files in account A. In any case, if you were able to transfer the files by changing the ownership, the files should not take storage in account A anymore. Hope ii helps. thank you!

[@mariaclararicciardi]

It seems that it is no longer possible to transfer ownership.

[@itwithcarlos]

If your account is with Google Workspace, then you can't change the ownership of file and folders. You may need to share it and then make the copy within the target drive. Thank you.

[@anilgonsalves]

How do you transfer photos from one drive to another with ownership

[@itwithcarlos]

Hello, I have recently known about a tool that would allow you to transfer your Google Photos from one account to another. It is not free. Here they have an article that describe different ways to do the transfer. One of then is with their tool: www.multcloud.com/tutorials/transfer-photos-from-one-google-account-to-another-1247.html

[@mohsinshazad3475]

Sir asslam o allikum I can't find new ownership option in my phone?? What's wrong with it or it only work on PC or laptop 😢😢

[@itwithcarlos]

I think that does not show on your phone. You may need to access from a computer :( Thank you.

[@quiral-bi6nd]

Hi, I'm transfering from a workspace to another. The "copy" option is not available. How do I proceed then?

[@itwithcarlos]

In that case, it is possible that your Google Workspace administrator is restricting/limiting this option. You will need to contact your Google admin. Thank you.

[@digitalmonk1632]

Sir I have a question. After i receive the files in new drive and becoming owner of the files in new drive. when I go back to old drive where I'm just editor now. if i delete any file in here, it also getting deleted from my new drive too.. Please advise what should I do.

[@itwithcarlos]

Please make sure the new account is the owner of folder and also files within the folders. The old drive can still delete the files, unless the new drive stop sharing it or you remove the permission to edit the share files. Please be aware that after changing the ownership, the space will go against the new drive. Hope it respond to your question. Thanks

[@digitalmonk1632]

Thank you very much sir for reply. I'm sorry for replying too late. @@itwithcarlos

[@Erica.N24]

After transferring the ownership, can we delete from the moving drive/previous drive?

[@itwithcarlos]

When you transfer the ownership (of folders and files) the storage goes against the new owner. It means that you should not need to delete the files. At this point, the new owner, can stop sharing it with the old owner and the files and folders will not be visible in the old drive. If you delete the files and folders from the old drive, they will also be deleted from the new drive as well. Hope it clarify how it works. Thank you!

[@Erica.N24]

@@itwithcarlos once I transfer files to a new drive (as an editor access and not as owner), then permanently delete from previous drive, will the files remain in new file? Thank you!

[@dhanunjayarao8271]

There are more than 1000 photos in my 2 folders, But after sharing the folder is showing empty in the new drive in 'shared by me'. Will it take time to appear or is it failed.??.

[@itwithcarlos]

Hi Dhanunjaya, it could take a few minutes to see the shared folder and its content, but not much. You could try to repeat the step and check if you see it. Thank you!

[@buddharatnamanandhar3837]

i transferred and changed its ownership but it space it was occurring on both drive didn't changed !!

[@itwithcarlos]

Hi Buddha, please make sure you transferred the ownership of folder and files inside the folders as well. Verify that folders and files shows within MyDrive of the new account. Thank you.

[@kjvbible1611]

Once I change ownership to my other account, can I then delete the folders from the original account and not have them permanently deleted?

[@itwithcarlos]

First, make sure you have change the ownership of the folder and files as well. If the new owner is still sharing the files with the original owner, then the original owner can still delete the files and both will lose them. Keep in mind that the storage space go against the new owner's storage. Instead of deleting the files from the original account, what you probably want to do is stop sharing the files. Hope it helps and clarify.

[@kjvbible1611]

i keep getting "You can no longer respond to this invitation" This my own account as well. @@itwithcarlos

[@brokenarrow5590]

tq

[@itwithcarlos]

All the best

[@lukmannurhakim8607]

bisakah anda membantu saya memulihkan file yang terhapus lama di google drive saya mohon

[@itwithcarlos]

You probably have check this one already, however, I post it here just in case support.google.com/drive/answer/2375102?hl=id&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop Thanks

[@kennarajora6532]

what if I want to transfer all of my files and I have thousands of them? Is there an easier way than selecting all of them?

[@itwithcarlos]

Hi Kenna, the other option I know is to use a third party software (probably paid versions) that can transfer the documents for you. Thank you!

[@prathibhaganesh6549]

hello sir..if i delete the data from original drive it will also delete from new drive . how it can be solved

[@itwithcarlos]

Hi Prathibha, please make sure that you have a copy of he folders and documents within "MyDrive", that you are the owner and that they are now being shared with anyone else. It will prevent they can't be deleted. Only you (the new account) will be able to delete them. Hope it helps. Thank you!!!

[@ailuree]

There's no copy make a copy option for mine 😢

[@itwithcarlos]

in that case, if it is Google Workspace, it is possible that the organizations has a policy that prevent creating or copying the files.

[@louisissalty6214]

If this didn't work you can always just download the fils and copy it to your new account.

[@itwithcarlos]

Absolutely, thank you!

[@mohdalhelali]

I just want to tell you that I don't trust any Google products in terms of email, filing and search engine, but I totally trust Microsoft products.

[@itwithcarlos]

I understand. I currently trust both. Thank you for your comment!!!

[@GabrielsUniverse]

Manually copying each individual file from one Google Workspace account to another is not a feasible solution when you are talking about 300+ GB of data.

[@itwithcarlos]

Hi Gabriel, I agree. In that case you may want to consider a migration tool like this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpjak5WngKuLf6M Thank you!

[@arathigirish1]

Not able to change the owner. That option is not there

[@itwithcarlos]

Hi Arathi, if you are transferring files from a Google Workspace account, it is expected that you are not going to be able to change ownership unless it is to another user under the same domain name. If you are working with free gmail accounts I would expect to be able to change the ownership. Thank you!

[@Dorian-Vida]

@@itwithcarlos thanks for your answer. What can i do if i want to transfer the Entire Drive to a new google workspace with new domain name ?

[@saeedRolla]

Hi I have seen your video and you have described in detail each and everything but your video and videos of the so many other peoples on the KZbin who want to give the right information to transfer the file from one drive to another ………………all are not the solution . The reason you that you say that's if we want to move the multiple files we should make a folder and put all the files and then after sharing we can transfer the on the ship here is the clear that whatever you want to say it is easy .......... and you have ended the video here . I have adopted your way but only I can able to transfer the on the ship of the folder but what about a contents which I want to transfer from on edrive to another, it' is taking time and now I am spending a lot time to make the ownership of each file by one. It is time consuming !!!!!!!. I seen many videos but still there is no any satisfactory answer if I need one want to make the on the ship of the multiple files . By your method we are able to only give the ownership of the folder but a contents inside are very hard to transfer the ownership specially in multiple files . Please be clear and tell us how we can transfer our multiple files because only we can get the ownerships of the folder only ….. Not the contents inside .

[@itwithcarlos]

Hello, you are correct. You need to change the ownership of all folders and the files (inside the folders) in order to complete the transfer. The other alternative is to create a copy of the shared folders and files. There are other options, but you would need to purchase a third party service/software that connect to both Drive accounts and make the transfer for you. Thank you and have a nice day!

[@flamecool7954]

I don't own the account what do I do

[@itwithcarlos]

You can try creating your own copy (folders and files) in My Drive (the new account). Hope it helps. Thanks.

[@flamecool7954]

@@itwithcarlos i cant create a folder sadly

[@itwithcarlos]

It seems to be a permission issue and only the admin can change that. Thank you for the feedback@@flamecool7954

[@flamecool7954]

@@itwithcarlos tysm

[@atracamoniusvlogs]

Migrating gdrive to another account

[@itwithcarlos]

Thank you!

[@alvisterdsa4016]

Sorry, you have exceeded your sharing quota this is the message i m getting

[@itwithcarlos]

It is the first time I hear about this error. I investigated and some people suggested that it could be a temporary issue. Other people suggested to erase the cookies and cache from your browser. You can also try from a different browser and see the result. Hope it help. Thank you.

[@alvisterdsa4016]

@@itwithcarlos hey thank you soo much for your reply. really appreciate it.

[@felixespinosa7853]

Are you an AI?

[@itwithcarlos]

No, I am not :)

[@justforfunv8]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@itwithcarlos]

Hi Bless, I am glad it helped you. Thanks!

[@Pro_Faraz]

Thank you so much

[@itwithcarlos]

Any time, thank you!

[@AsSakibGaming]

Thank you sir

[@itwithcarlos]

All the best