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.