Google Drive is a cloud storage service that allows USC faculty, staff, and students to upload, create, edit, and work collaboratively with others on a variety of documents online. The service comes with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, a collection of apps for developing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and other files stored on Google Drive.
Features
- Google Workspace total storage up to 100 GB.
- Share files with colleagues with Google accounts around the world.
- Edit your Google documents online using Google’s productivity software.
- Google Drive can store documents, videos, spreadsheets, presentations, and more.
- You can invite others to view, download, and collaborate on files.
- Google Photos are not allowed.
- Upload files of various sizes and types. See the Files you can store in Google Drive page for more information.
- Google Drive can store documents, videos, spreadsheets, presentations, and more.
- Invite others to view, download, and collaborate on files.
Google Migration Tools
- There are several methods you can use to move your data from Google Drive to another location. These are listed in order of efficiency for moving large amounts of data.
- Microsoft Mover.io Used for Moving Drive files from Google Drive to Microsoft OneDrive.
- Google Transfer and Google Takeout Recommended to move Drive files and Gmail messages. Takeout is recommended for Photos or when transferring more than your personal Google account capacity.
- Google Drive Client with Microsoft OneDrive Sync Client: Move Drive files to OneDrive)
- Google Drive Client or Web Client: Download files to local drive or network file share.
- Outlook client or Gmail Web Client: Move Gmail messages to Microsoft Exchange mailbox.
Eligibility
- Available to all current USC faculty, staff, and students.
- Note: Access to these storage options end one year post-departure from USC unless an official leave of absence is filed.
Pricing
- Google Drive is a free storage service for all current USC faculty, staff, and students.
Helpful Links
- Access Google Drive through desktop and mobile applications or through the Outlook Web App (OWA) on any supported desktop or mobile browser by logging in to www.usc.edu/googledrive.
- Download Google Drive on the ITS Software website.
- For more information about Google Drive, check the ITS Keep Teaching website.
- For help using Google’s software, please check the Google Support site.
- Open a Request Ticket for Google Drive on the ITS Service Portal.
- Search for How-To Instructions and knowledge-based articles on the ITS Service Portal.
ITS Support
- The ITS Service Desk provides support to the USC community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Call (213) 740-5555 and choose option 2 to receive assistance.
- Report an Issue on the ITS Service Portal.
- Search for information on the ITS Service Portal.
- Email consult@usc.edu for support from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm.