Summary
This article provides instructions to move files and folders from Google Docs to OneDrive for both the Windows and iOS operating systems.
Important Information
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How-To
Task: To move files/folders from Google Docs to OneDrive in a Windows or iOS operating system.
Instructions
Step 1 - Sign into your Gmail account, click the Google apps icon in the upper-right corner, and then choose Drive.
Step 2 - In Drive, select all of your documents, right-click, and choose Download.
Step 3 - Choose Save at the bottom of your screen and save the .zip file to your desktop.
Step 4 - Open the .zip folder on your desktop, click Extract all.
Step 5 - Extract the files to the .zip folder on your desktop (the default location) and select Show extracted files when complete.
Step 6 - Click Extract. A widow opens displaying the extracted contents on the .zip file.
Step 7 - Sign into Microsoft 365, open the app launcher, choose OneDrive.
Step 8 - Choose My Files from the OneDrive navigation menu.
Step 9 - Return to the window containing your extracted folders and files and click Select all from the ribbon.
Step 10 - Drag the files to your OneDrive.
Outcome
Your selected folders/files are migrated from Google Docs to your OneDrive.
Next Steps
- Delete the files and folders from your Google Docs.
- If you are unable to successfully move your folders/files using the procedure provide, contact your desktop support team.
Further Readings
OneDrive: Moving Files/Folders from Dropbox to OneDrive in MAC OS
OneDrive: Moving Files/Folders from Dropbox to OneDrive in Windows
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