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Starting on November 1, 2022, faculty, staff, and departments have a storage limit of 100 150 GB. This limit applies to the sum of files in all areas of Google (Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos) that are part of any individual or departmental account.  Storage size may be checked at https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/quota.

If an account exceeds the limit, access to existing files will be possible, but functionality in Google Drive and Google Photos will be affected. Functionality in accounts that exceed 100 GB 150GB is limited as follows:

  • Drive: No ability to create new files, upload files, or synchronize files that are being edited or otherwise accessed. Affected files include Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Forms, and Jamboard. Synchronization of files between a local computer and Google Drive will stop.
  • Photos: No ability to add new photos or videos or back up existing ones.

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Gmail storage is included in the 100 150 GB limit, but functionality is not affected if a user exceeds the limit. Users can send and receive email as normal.

Individuals who require more than 100 150 GB may request extra storage space. Faculty should make this request to the associate provost over their school. Staff should make the request in writing to their manager. Managers should forward any request that they support to their Cabinet member, who makes the decision. 

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