Transferring to Google Cloud Storage

When you transfer a file to Google Cloud Storage, your file goes into a Google Cloud Storage Bucket.  Moving files into storage buckets allows you to free up space in your Google Drive and other storage spaces.

While in a bucket, will no longer have direct access to it but you can pull it out and access it. This process is not currently accessible through Admin+. Instead, you must do this through the Google Cloud Platform.  

Follow this process:

1. Click on Storage on the left navigation menu.
2. Select the file you want to transfer.
3. On the Action drop-down, select Transfer to Google Storage.

• Select the destination Bucket/Folder.
• Apply any additional Settings.
  • Delete transferred files from drive. Deleting files from the drive frees up space after the transfer.
  • Compress (zip) files. Compressing (zip) files means they take up less space in the bucket.

4. Click Confirm.

Note: Fees apply for accessing and storing files within Google Cloud Storage.

Updated June 12, 2023