Here is how to sync shared files or files with sharing permissions in Google Drive (instead of actually making copies of the files). In modify options, select or enable “migrate sharing meta-data to new domain” Note: In order to transfer files by transferring the ownership, the accounts that own these files must be authorized by […]
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How to add Google Drive files and/or folders into multiple folders
It is a little know fact that Google Drive will allow you to place any folder or file to be under multiple folders. So if you are syncing some folder via cloudHQ, you can add that folder (or subfolder of it) to be also under some other folder (i.e., maybe some project folder). So the […]
Why is storage usage different between Google Drive and OneDrive?
Google Drive and OneDrive have different storage sizes because they calculate storage usage quite differently. Here are some differences: Google Drive counts files in the trash against your storage quota. Google Drive counts versions of files against your storage quota (i.e., if a file is changed twice then it will use double of quota than a file that was changed just once). Google Drive does not count files which are in Google Docs format […]
Troubleshooting Google Drive storage full error (Storage quota limit for Google Drive has been reached)
Introduction Google Workspace Users Gmail User Google Workspace Users If you’re a Google Workspace Admin, allocate your organization’s storage and set user storage limits. Users will see a status bar showing their used storage in My Drive. When they reach their limit, they’ll be told to clear space. Please refer to the following support note […]