 File Storage

Guidance around limitations and errors that may occur while moving Google folders from My Drive to Google Shared Drive.

An overview of the file storage options available at MHC and which kinds of data it is appropriate to store in each.

This document provides instructions for getting started with Google Takeout and using it in common scenarios. (If you are looking to transfer all your email in Gmail and files you own in Drive to a personal (non-MHC) Google account, refer to Getting Started With Google Takeout Transfer.)

LITS recommends doing this regularly as well as before updating software or bringing your computer in for service.

Instructions for connecting to the \\alumfs file share for people who already have the proper permissions.

Users who are set up as departmental administrators for MHCDrive have the ability to manage folders and sharing in their department's MHCDrive folders. This article explains how to manage sharing and permissions in MHCDrive as a departmental administrator.

Use these instructions to connect to MHCDrive and other network file shares.

What to do if you want to remove yourself from a shared file or folder in Google Drive or revoke someone else's permissions to a file/folder you manage.

Instructions on how to transfer ownership to another individual at the College or to a Google shared drive owned by a department/unit.

An overview of tips and tricks for practicing good data hygiene and cleaning up your MHC Google Drive, Mail, and Photos.

Understand when a Google Shared Drive is best for supporting your work.