Google storage for graduate students
How can I reduce my data usage and storage?
Please complete the following steps to reduce your data usage. Ensure you are logged into your OntarioTechU.Net account.
Step 2
Review and delete any large and unnecessary files. Select the below button to view your Drive files sorted by size from largest to smallest.
Step 5
Step 6
If you have followed Steps 1-5 and still have a large amount of data ...
- Use the below instructions to download to a personal Google account:
- Use the below instructions to download data to a device such as a computer or external drive:
FAQs
-
What is changing in regard to Google storage?
Previously, Google offered unlimited storage for education users of Google Workspace. To help with the overall university storage, we are asking ALL members of the Ontario Tech community to look at their files and to try to minimize where possible.
-
Who is affected by the new storage changes?
All OntarioTechU.Net accounts, including all students, staff and faculty members will be affected by these changes.
-
What is counted as storage? How can I find out my current usage?
The storage amount is the sum of Gmail, Google Drive and Google Photos storage. You can view your current usage by visiting https://drive.google.com/drive/quota. Please note, items in a Shared Drive
do not count against your personal storage. -
Can I get more storage for my Google Workspace account?
There is no availability to add more storage space to a Google Workspace account.
-
Unable to Open Google Takeout Zip folder?
Attempting to access a Google Takeout compressed folder (.zip file) yields an error message similar to below.
This error is typically a result of a corrupted or too large Zip file. Attempt to open the compressed folder with a third-party tool such as 7-Zip or create a new Takeout with a 4 GB or smaller Zip file size.
-
Are there alternative cloud storage solutions available?
As an alternative cloud storage solution, Microsoft OneDrive, which offers up to 1 TB of storage, is available to all active Ontario Tech University faculty, staff and students.
