What’s changing

Under the umbrella of our data migration services, we’re introducing a new file migration service for Admins to transfer files between OneDrive data to Google Drive for up to 100 users at a time. Available directly under the Admin console, super admins can now migrate all your files and folders, as well as their corresponding access permissions with shared members. Starting a migration entails a few simple steps:

  • First, connect to the Microsoft OneDrive account you want to transfer files from
  • Next, set the migration scope by identifying the email addresses of Microsoft OneDrive users that you wish to migrate.
  • Finally, create an identity map to connect users on the source account to users on the target account.


Admin console > Data > Data import & export > Data migration > Go to data migration > Microsoft OneDrive





The console will provide reporting on the migration progression and metrics such as how many users have been processed, how many files have been migrated or skipped, and more. You’ll also have the option to export a migration report to further investigate errors and access troubleshooting tips directly from the tool. You can also make delta updates to migrate any new files that were added or updated after a previous migration. 

Example of a completed migration

Who’s impacted

Admins

Why you’d use it 

Data migrations play a critical role in ensuring a seamless transition between various tools and Google Workspace for both admins and end users. Workspace now offers a first party solution that allows our customers to migrate their data at scale, and without the need for third-party workarounds or on-premises infrastructure. This will significantly reduce the overall migration process and onboarding time to Google Workspace, saving customers considerable administrative and infrastructural costs. Additionally, it ensures minimal interruption for end users, who will be able to access all of their files and documents within Google Drive.

Getting started

  • Admins: This feature is available in open beta - no additional sign-up is required to use the feature. This migration can only be performed by super admins. Visit the Help Center to learn more about migrating files from a OneDrive account.
  • End users: There is no end user action required.

Rollout pace

Availability

Available to Google Workspace 
  • Business Starter, Standard, Plus
  • Enterprise Standard, Plus
  • Education Fundamentals, Standard, Plus, the Teaching and Learning Upgrade
  • Essentials Starter, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Essentials Plus
  • Nonprofits

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