OneDrive: Moving Files/Folders from Google Docs to OneDrive

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

If you currently use or plan to use a non-USNH approved cloud storage application, you must submit a Cybersecurity Exception Request that clearly states the business requirements of the request.

How-To

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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