If you’re over the quota, your account is read-only. Here’s what to do.
Google Updates
Reshaping the Google Workspace service roadmap
Get the latest on changes to My Drive, shared drives and service accounts.
Reshaping the Google Workspace service: office hours
Next session: Apr 9, 11am via Zoom. Have questions about managing storage in your Google My Drive or shared drive? Stop by office hours to talk with the project team.
Have questions about reducing your Google Drive storage? We can help!
Get the answers to 3 of our most frequently asked questions. Over the quota and still need to reduce your storage? See our linked resources for guidance on moving or deleting data.
Should you use Google My Drive or shared drive? 5 things to consider
For some of us, losing data is our worst nightmare. Good news: Shared drives preserve your files. Check out 4 additional features that make shared drives an ideal option for collaborative work.
Google Workspace project page helps you stay up to date on changes
Changes to Google Workspace are underway. The project page is your go-to spot for details on what to expect—offering helpful links and updates to keep you in the loop.
Learn what not to store in Google Drive
True or false: You can store personal files and photos on your UW–Madison Google Drive. Not sure? Check your answer and get a refresher on a few guidelines highlighted in Google Workspace usage policies.
Steps to reduce storage in Google My Drive & shared drives
A 25 GB storage quota was applied this month to UW–Madison Google My Drive and shared drives. If you were over the quota, you received a temporary, larger quota—giving you time to reduce your storage.
Prepare for upcoming Google Workspace storage quotas
Starting Jun 1, storage quotas will be applied to all UW–Madison Google My Drive and Shared drives. Over the default 25 GB quota? Reduce your storage or learn more about the exception request process.
New option: Move folders from My Drive to shared drives in Google Workspace
Previously, this option was only available for files. Learn more about requirements to move folders—and how file access may change after the move.