Google-drive – How to transfer files from one Google Drive account to another

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I have a 100 GB, £1.59/month type of Google Drive account that's attached to a domain name I want to terminate. I'd like to transfer the files stored there to one of my free Google Drive account.

Is it possible, and if so, how?

Best Answer

You can use Google Takeout to transfer the complete archive of your data to another account.

To move files without downloading and re-uploading :

  • Open the source Google Drive account.
  • Right-click on the file(s) or folder and select Share (or click the Share icon)
  • Type the target account name, click Advanced, under Sharing settings change the permission to "Is Owner", click the blue Send button
  • Log into the target account, click the Shared with me filter on the left sidebar
  • Make a copy of the files inside (cannot copy the folder itself) and move into a new folder
  • Select the files and click on Make a copy
  • Rename the files appropriately and move them into a new folder
  • If required, and after verifying the files, delete them from the source account.
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