How to Migrate from Google Drive to Google Drive

Migrating your data is a multi-step process, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This guide will provide clear, actionable steps to help you move your files securely and efficiently. Whether you’re dealing with permissions, metadata, or large volumes of data, you’ll find everything you need to navigate the migration process with confidence.

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Migrating from one Google Drive account to another is essential during organizational restructuring, employee offboarding, or when consolidating Google Workspace domains. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step process to move your files while maintaining structure, permissions (where applicable), and data integrity.

What Does “Google Drive to Google Drive Migration” Look Like?

Google Drive is a cloud-based file storage solution that supports personal and enterprise use. A migration between two Google Drives can involve users within the same organization or across different Google Workspace domains. This process includes copying or transferring folders, files, and ownership from a source account to a destination account.

Why Are Organizations Migrating from Google Drive to Google Drive?

User Offboarding
When employees leave an organization, their data may need to be transferred to a new owner or central archive.

Domain Consolidation
Migrations are necessary when combining multiple Google Workspace domains or accounts under a single umbrella.

Access Control Realignment
To ensure proper ownership, control, and ongoing access to project data by the right users or teams.

Prerequisites: What Should You Know Before Starting the Migration?

Access Credentials
You’ll need login access or admin-level credentials for both the source and destination Google accounts (or Google Workspace users).

Required Permissions
Ensure that:

  • You can access and download content from the source account.
  • You have edit/upload access to the destination Google Drive.

Choose the Right Migration Tool
You’ll need a tool that can handle large-scale, secure data transfers and retain permissions and metadata during the process.

Why Use Cloudsfer?

Cloudsfer provides a seamless, secure way to migrate your files with:

  • User-friendly steps for quick migration.
  • Advanced security features to protect sensitive files.
  • Customizable filters to migrate only selected data.
  • Preservation of metadata and permissions during transfer.

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Assess Data in the Source Google Drive

  • Log in to the source Google Drive.
  • Identify total storage used and organize files into folders.
  • Remove unnecessary files and ensure shared files are properly owned by the source account

Step 2: Prepare the Destination Google Drive

  • Log in to the target Google Drive account.
  • Ensure enough storage is available for the incoming data.
  • Set up folders if needed to mirror the source structure.

Step 3: Set Up Cloudsfer as Your Migration Tool

  1. Connect the Source Google Drive
  • Log in to Cloudsfer.
  • Choose Google Drive as your ‘Source’.
  • Authenticate using the source Google account.

 

  1. Connect the Destination Google Drive
  • Select Google Drive (or Google Workspace) as your target.
  • Authenticate using the destination account credentials.

 

  1. Select Data to Migrate
  • Use Cloudsfer’s interface to select specific folders/files.
  • Apply optional filters by file type, modification date, or size.

Step 4: Start the Migration

  • Initiate the Migration Process

Start the migration using Cloudsfer’s dashboard with a few simple clicks.

  • Monitor Progress

Track the migration status through progress indicators and logs.

  • Handle Errors

If any issues occur, Cloudsfer will provide error logs for troubleshooting.

Step 5: Verify and Finalize the Migration

  • Confirm that all expected files and folders appear in the destination Google Drive.
  • Check that folder structures are preserved.
  • Verify access permissions and sharing settings where applicable.
  • Contact Cloudsfer support if any discrepancies occur.

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What it offers:
  • No learning curve – Start your first migration now with an intuitive, user-friendly interface.

  • Designed for scalability – Cloudsfer handle data transfers ranging from 1 GB to thousands of TB.

  • Uninterrupted operations –With Cloudsfer’s Delta Migration, you can continue working regulary during data transfers.

  • Security as top priority – Featuring industry-leading 256-bit end-to-end encryption, two-factor authentication, and a 100% data privacy guarantee. (Your data is never stored.)

  • 24/7 expert support – Our team of migration experts is always ready to assist.

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