One of the best cloud storage options is Google Drive. From storing backups in a secure, easily accessible location to sharing massive files in the cloud with others or transferring files to another account, we’ve got you covered. Google Drive takes care of everything.
Transferring Files from One Google Drive Account to Another is Performed in Different Ways
1. You can copy the contents and paste them into a new document in the other user account, but you’ll need the password if the other account is yours.
2. You can copy the doc and share it with another Google account, however, this syncs all modifications, including those made after the doc is erased.
3. To give them total control, make a copy, share it, and then change the owner to the other account (or yourself if it’s your account).
4. You can download the document and upload it to another Google Drive account, but this will also require a password unless you provide the document to the other recipient and allow them to upload it to their account.
As you can see from the examples above, there are a variety of ways to move a Drive file to a different account, but each one is dependent on where and why you’re moving it. This article will walk you through the file transfer process and the various options available to you.
Share Google Drive Files to Another Account using a Browser
Although Windows PCs, Linux PCs, Macs, and Chromebooks are all different, online browsing is not. Google Drive is a browser-based web application. As a result, the idea applies to every device. You can share a file to another account to give it access, and the existing file will be transferred to both accounts. On the other hand, this process syncs changes to both locations, meaning that all changes get saved, including file deletion.
To exchange files from one Google Drive account to another, follow these steps:
1. In a browser, go to Google Drive. By clicking the “user photo“ in the upper-right corner of the screen, you may verify that you’ve logged in to the correct account.
2. Go to the file/folder you wish to move and select it. You can choose many files at the same time. To do so, press and hold the “Ctrl“ key on your keyboard while clicking each file you want to pick. You can also choose files by left-clicking on the empty space.
3. After you’ve selected all of the files/folders, right-click on one of them. Then choose “Share“. You can also utilize the “Share icon“, which is placed in the upper panel of your website. A popup will appear, asking you to choose which accounts you want to share the files with.
4. Enter the second Google Drive account’s email address, locate the account in the list, and select the current role next to it. Choose “Editor.” Finally, press the “Send“ button.
Copy Google Drive Files to Another Account using a PC Browser
If you want to move the file to another Google account without keeping it in the original, select “Make a copy,” paste it into the new account, and delete the old one. If you used the first method, copy the files from the “Shared” folder and move them to a new folder in the second account to complete the transfer. The clone becomes independent of the original, and modifications, including deletion, will not sync. This is how you do it:
To choose the files in Google Drive that you want to copy, press “shift + left-click“ in Windows or “shift + one-finger click“ in Mac.
Select/highlight one of the selected/highlighted files by “right-clicking“ in Windows or “double-finger clicking“ on Mac.
“Make a copy“ is the option.
rename the file that was transferred (s).
Remove the duplicated files from the “Shared“ folder and place them wherever you desire.
Note: You will only be able to copy the files in the shared folder, not the full folder. If the files are no longer needed, you can delete them from their original location.
Transfer Google Drive Files to Another Account using Mobile
With iOS and Android devices, the concepts of moving files to another disk are the same. You choose the files/folders you wish to move, share them with the destination Drive, then go to the destination Drive, make copies, and move them as needed. The processes aren’t identical, though, because Google Drive for iOS and Android have distinct interfaces. Simply follow these steps:
1. Choose the file you’d like to move. Select “Share” from the “horizontal ellipsis” (three horizontal dots) in the upper-left corner of the screen.
2. Enter the address of the Google Drive account you want to use. Make sure the account in question is set to “Editor.”
3. Access the files shared from the original Google Drive account by logging in to the other Google Drive account. As before, select the files you want to move. Then, from the list, hit the three-dot icon and select Make a copy.
4. Choose the location where you wish the copied files to be saved. Tap on the “horizontal ellipsis” to find the copied files (three horizontal dots). Change the names of the duplicates to your liking.
How to Download Google Drive Files To Your Device
If you want to open Google Drive files that aren’t photographs, videos, or other types of media, you can usually do so directly on Google Drive. Even if we’re talking about this device kind, you should consider moving them from the Drive to your device. Here’s how to get started.
Download then Upload Google Drive Files to Another Account using a PC Browser
The method for transferring files from Google Drive to the device’s hard drive is the same as before. You’ll basically be downloading them and then uploading them to the second account. Because they are not the same file, you can then delete the original.
1. Choose the file(s) that you want to transfer.
2. Select any of the items with a right-click.
3. Choose “Download.”
4. Download the file(s) in the same way you would any other.
5. After logging into the second Google Drive account, go to the top of the page and click My Drive.
Download then Upload Google Drive Files to Another Account using Android
You may download files straight to your phone using the Google Drive app for Android, either by clicking on the file or selecting the option while the file is open. It’s nearly identical to the instructions in the browser. Here’s how you go about it:
1. Choose the file you want to save.
2. In the upper-right section, tap the “vertical ellipsis” (three vertical dots) icon.
3. Go to “Download”.
Download then Upload Google Drive Files to Another Account using iOS
While Android has a direct “Download” option within Drive, iOS lacks this feature.
1. Choose the file or files you’d like to download.
2. In the upper-right section, tap the “vertical ellipsis” (three vertical dots) icon.
3. Select “Download.”
That’s all there is to it.
How to Upload Google Drive Files From Your Device
You can also move files back and forth. This is referred to as “uploading” the files, and it is fairly simple.
Browser
For all three platforms, the principle is the same. Begin by logging into the target Google Drive account using your preferred browser.
Method 1
1. Navigate to your Drive.
2. Choose My Drive from the drop-down menu towards the top.
3. Select Upload files or Upload folder from the drop-down menu.
4. Choose the files or folders you want to upload.
5. The upload process will begin automatically.
You can now move the objects you’ve uploaded to the folder you like. You can create a new folder by choosing My Drive, and you can move new files by selecting them and dragging them to the newly created folder or any other location by clicking and dragging them.
Method 2
1. Create or go to the folder where the files will be uploaded.
2. Choose the files from your computer’s hard drive.
3. To upload them to Google Drive, simply drag & drop them there.
iOS/Android
Uploading to Google Drive from your iOS/Android phone or tablet is just as effortless. This is how it’s done:
1. Locate the file you’d like to upload to Google Drive.
2. Navigate to the file options menu.
3. Choose Share.
4. Select Google Drive from the drop-down menu.
5. Choose the Google Drive account to which you wish to save the file.
6. Choose a location.
7. Please upload the file.
Additional FAQ
How many owners do Google Drive files have?
In Google Drive, there are three different roles: Owner, Editor, and Viewer. At least one Owner is required for each Google Drive object. The Owner title belongs to the person who uploaded the file/folder by default. The Owner, on the other hand, has the option of adding new Owners to the Drive. There is no limit to how many people can be assigned to the role of Owner. Using the mobile Google Drive app, however, not even the Owner can appoint another Owner.
What is the size of Google Drive?
Every Google Drive account begins with a free plan with a 15 GB storage limit. For most non-professional Google Drive users, this is sufficient. Depending on the plan, upgrading to Google One will boost the storage limit to a minimum of 100 GB. Upgrade to Google One for more features, such as advanced support.
File Transfer on Google Drive
We hope this article has clarified the fundamental Google Drive file transfer possibilities. Don’t be a stranger if you have any queries or want to add anything — contact us and join the conversation with our community in the comments below.
