Leaving Barton - Student
Find out what to do when you're preparing to leave Barton.
Will Taylor
Last Update a year ago
IMPORTANT - On your official end date, your account will be disabled and no longer accessible, this includes access to any emails or files in your account.
Files aren't kept on the college systems forever, a couple of years after you leave, accounts and files are deleted.
Here is what you will need to do to keep copies of your files:
Part 1: Downloading from Your Work Google Drive
- Log In: Access your work Google Drive account through your web browser.
- Select Files/Folders: Navigate to the files and folders you want to download. You can select multiple items by holding the Ctrl key (Windows & Chromebook) or Cmd key (Mac) while clicking.
- Download:
- Individual Files: Right-click on a file and select “Download.” The file will be downloaded to your computer, usually in its original format.
- Folders: Right-click on a folder and select “Download.” Google Drive will compress the folder into a ZIP file, which will then download to your computer.
Part 2: Uploading to Your Personal Google Drive
- Log In: Open a new browser tab or window and log into your personal Google Drive account.
- Navigate to Upload Location: Go to the folder in your personal Drive where you want to place the transferred files. If you don’t have a specific folder in mind, you can upload them directly to “My Drive.”
- Upload:
- Individual Files: Click the “New” button (usually a plus sign) and select “File Upload.” Browse your computer for the downloaded file(s) and click “Open” to begin the upload.
- Folders (ZIP Files): First, you need to extract the files from the ZIP file using your computer’s built-in tools or a program like 7-Zip or WinRAR. Once extracted, you can upload the individual files or the entire unzipped folder by following the steps above for individual file uploads.
Tips:
- Large Downloads: If you have a very large amount of data, it might be better to download in smaller batches to avoid potential errors.
- Internet Connection: Ensure you have a stable internet connection for both downloading and uploading, as large files can take a while.
- Check Transferred Files: After uploading, check your personal Drive to make sure all the files transferred successfully and are in the correct location.