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Subject:
Transferring or Downloading Fresno State Gmail and Google Drive
Environment:
Fresno State University, G Suite, Gmail, Email, Transfer, Migration
Article Summary:
This article provides instructions for transferring Fresno State Gmail and Google Drive to another Gmail account.
Resolution:
Option 1: Export your Data with Google Takeout
The following steps are to download your Fresno State Google Drive to a zipped folder to your computer or external drive.
Google Takeout allows you to export data from all Gsuite apps
Navigate to the Google Takeout page at https://takeout.google.com
Choose the app(s) you would like to export by selecting the blue check next to it
Choose Next step
Choose your preferred Delivery Method, Frequency, File Type and Size. Click on Create Export.
Choose file type, frequency and destination
You will now be able to download your selected data
For advice or recommendations uploading and using your Google Data with various services, see Google's FAQ and resource page for Google Takeout Here.
Option 2: Transfer copies of Email and Google Drive to a new account
The steps below are for migrating your Fresno State account (Gmail and Google Drive) to a personal account
- You must transfer to a google account (make sure an account exists before starting the process)
- You MUST use two separate browsers (any two of Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox) to prevent transfer errors. For example, Fresno State Google account in Safari and personal Google account in Chrome.
- If you have trouble transferring large quantities of data from your Fresno State account to the personal one, we recommend using the Google Takeout tool above.
Navigate to your Fresno State Gmail account.
Select your Google group Fresno State image in the upper right hand corner.
In the below window, select Manage your Google Account
On the next screen, select Start Transfer
Enter the destination email (your personal email), and then select Send Code
Check your personal email account for confirmation code email. Select Get confirmation code
Enter the code and select Verify
Verify that the email addresses are accurate and select Start Transfer
You will be directed to the page below. Select View History to track progress of the transfer. To view history later on your Fresno State Email account, navigate to https://takeout.google.com/transfer/history
Additional Information:
Note upon completion:
- It may take up to a week for the transfer to be complete
- You cannot cancel transfer once it begins
- You cannot start a new transfer until the current transfer completes
- You will receive an email to your personal account when the transfer is complete
Need additional information or assistance? Contact the Technology Service Desk at (559) 278-5000.
TAGS: Fresno State University, G Suite, Gmail, Email, Transfer, Migration