Download a Copy of Personal UAlberta Google Data using Google Takeout

Modified on: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 9:53 AM

Introduction

This article provides instructions on how to use Google Takeout to download or transfer a copy of personal data from your UAlberta Google.

This article is intended for any UAlberta Google user seeking information on Google Takeout in the UAlberta Google domain.

A new support page has been created for the new Google Workspace Storage changes which can be found here.

A University created support document for using Google Takeout can be found here.

IMPORTANT!

Google Takeout is a Google consumer app and not supported by IST. Additional support with this service is available through Google help centers and forums.
Google Takeout does not delete data from UAlberta Google accounts. Data must be manually deleted once you have verified it has been successfully exported and you can view/access it.
Depending on the amount of information in an account, the export or transfer process could take a few minutes or up to a week to process. Do not retry a Takeout request until after you have received email confirmation from the first request.
As a member of the University community, you are entrusted to manage University information responsibly and in accordance with the University's Information Management and Information Technology Policies.

The following support links will help users get started.

How to download your Google data
- https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3024190
Copy content from your school account to another account
- https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6386856
Download emails to your computer
- https://support.google.com/mail/answer/9261412
Where to view your current storage usage (direct link - login required)
- https://drive.google.com/settings/storage
Download your data (direct link - login required - open in incognito tab)
- https://takeout.google.com/
Transfer your content (direct link - login required - open in incognito tab)
- https://takeout.google.com/transfer