Google Takeout allows students to download their content while Google Takeout Transfer allows students to transfer their content from their Lafayette Google account to another Google account. This is the recommended way for graduating or departing students to transfer their Lafayette Google account content.
- Students can use Google Takeout and Google Takeout Transfer, the recommended way for graduating or departing students, to keep files and email messages.
- Employees do not have access to Google Takeout or Google Takeout Transfer. Employees wanting to request temporary access to Takeout and Takeout Transfer may contact Human Resources (for staff) at hroffice@lafayette.edu or Katie Antonioli in the Office of the Provost (for faculty) at antoniok@lafayette.edu.
When Should I use Google Takeout or Google Takeout Transfer?
Google Takeout
Google Takeout (takeout.google.com) is a service used to download a copy of most of your content within Google Services (e.g., Drive, Gmail, Photos, Calendar, Contacts). https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3024190
- Creates downloadable files or exports directly to another cloud storage service
- Supports most Google services (Drive, Gmail, Photos, Calendar, Contacts, etc.)
- Allows you to select specific services and specific data within those services
Google Takeout Transfer
Google Takeout Transfer (takeout.google.com/transfer) is a service used to transfer Gmail messages, Google Drive files, and Google Photos–Google Photos is not a service enabled for students. https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6386856
- You can only copy all of your mail, Drive, and Photos content, and not a sub-selection (unlike the regular Takeout tool).
- To copy content others have shared with you, be sure those files have been added to My Drive.
- The following will not transfer:
- Google Shared drives
- Shared files you don’t own in Google Drive and shared albums in Photos
- File permissions and sharing settings
- Contacts, Chats, or Tasks (Learn how to export, back up, or restore Contacts)
- Photo comments, album descriptions, and other information related to your photos/videos in Photos
Details about the Google Takeout Transfer process:
- The copy process usually takes a few hours, but can take up to a week depending on the amount of content.
- Copied files may appear in batches in the destination Google account during the copy process.
- When the process is complete, you will receive a confirmation email to your personal Gmail account.