--- source_url: "https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/drive/storage-and-upload-limits-for-google-workspace" title: "Storage and upload limits for Google Workspace  |  Drive & Docs  |  Google Workspace Help" mirrored_at: 2026-08-15T01:32:15.325Z host: knowledge.workspace.google.com cited_in_42a: true mirror_canonical: "https://index.42a.ai/knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/drive/storage-and-upload-limits-for-google-workspace" --- > **Original source:** https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/drive/storage-and-upload-limits-for-google-workspace _For steps on how to upload files to Google Drive, [go here instead](https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2424101)._ Google Workspace storage is shared between Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos. [Learn how storage use is calculated](https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/storage/google-workspace-storage-faq-for-admins#what_counts). The amount of storage for each user depends on your [Google Workspace edition](https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/getting-started/editions/compare-google-workspace-editions). Most Google Workspace editions have [pooled storage](https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/storage/google-workspace-storage-faq-for-admins#pooled). Pooled storage is indicated in the following tables as total storage or a storage amount times the number of End User licenses. **Pooled storage is granted in stages**: - At the time of purchase, you get part of your storage. - Your storage increases to your total storage limit after you make a $30 USD payment for your subscription. - You may [make a manual payment or pay early](https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/billing/make-a-manual-payment-or-pay-early) to be granted all storage faster. It can take up to 72 hours after a payment for your storage to increase. Google Workspace Edition or Subscription Storage Limits G Suite Basic _No longer available for new customers_ 30 GB per End User G Suite Business G Suite Business - Archived Users _No longer available for new customers_ Unlimited storage 1 TB per Archived User Google Workspace Business Base _Only available in India_ 20 GB times the number of End Users Google Workspace Business Starter 30 GB times the number of End Users, including Archived Users Google Workspace Business Standard 2 TB times the number of End Users, including Archived Users Google Workspace Business Plus 5 TB times the number of End Users, including Archived Users Google Workspace Enterprise Starter 1 TB times the number of End Users Google Workspace Enterprise Standard Google Workspace Enterprise Plus 5 TB times the number of End Users, including Archived Users For customers with 5 or more End Users, more storage may be available at Google's discretion upon reasonable request. [Learn how to request storage](https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/storage/request-more-storage-for-your-organization). #### Google Workspace for Education Google Workspace Edition or Subscription Storage Limits Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals Google Workspace for Education Standard 100 TB total for all End Users Google Workspace for Education Teaching and Learning add-on Additional 100 GB times the number of End User licenses Google Workspace for Education Plus Additional 20 GB times the number of End User licenses For more information about storage for Google Workspace for Education storage, go to [Understand storage availability and usage](https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/getting-started/editions/understand-storage-availability-and-usage). #### Google Workspace Essentials Google Workspace Essentials editions do not include Gmail. Google Workspace Edition or Subscription Storage Limits Google Workspace Essentials Starter 15 GB per End User Google Workspace Essentials _No longer available for new customers_ 100 GB times the number of End User, up to a maximum of 2 TB Google Workspace Enterprise Essentials 1 TB times the number of End Users Google Workspace Enterprise Essentials Plus 5 TB times the number of End Users #### Google Workspace Frontline Google Workspace Edition or Subscription Storage Limits Google Workspace Frontline Starter Google Workspace Frontline Standard Google Workspace Frontline Plus 5 GB per End User\* \*This storage limit applies to all End Users using a Google Workspace Frontline edition, even if the Customer purchased another Google Workspace offering with different storage limits. #### Google Workspace for Nonprofits Google Workspace Edition or Subscription Storage Limits Google Workspace for Nonprofits 100 TB for all End Users ## Drive upload & copy limits Each user can upload and copy 750 GB to Drive within 24 hours. Users who reach the 750-GB limit can't upload or copy more files until the limit refreshes. The limit refreshes within 24 hours. - You can upload and synchronize files up to 5 TB in size. Only the first file that breaks the limit completes uploading. - Files larger than 750 GB can't be copied. Instead, download the file and then upload it. ## Drive file and folder limits - Each user can have up to 500 million items created by that account at a time. Permanently deleted items don't count toward this limit. For details, see the [Drive FAQ for admins](https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/drive/drive-faq-for-admins#items). - My Drive folders can contain up to 500,000 items (files, folders, and shortcuts). For details, see the [Drive FAQ for admins](https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/drive/drive-faq-for-admins#limits). This limit doesn't apply to the top level of a user's My Drive. - My Drive folders can be nested up to 100 folders deep, including the parent folder. For details, see the [Drive FAQ for admins](https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/drive/drive-faq-for-admins#folder_depth). The limit doesn't apply to items that are [restored](https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/drive/recover-deleted-files-and-folders-for-drive-users) or [migrated to another account](https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/drive/transfer-drive-files-to-a-new-owner-as-an-admin). - See also [shared drive limits](https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/7338880). ## Administrator controls - **Google Drive:** When you [turn on the **Drive** service](https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/users/access/turn-google-drive-and-docs-on-or-off-for-users) in the Admin console, your users can upload and sync any file to their accounts. - **APIs:** Customers can use an [API](https://developers.google.com/drive/) to add, edit, and remove files in batch, as well as to manage and generate information about their users' documents (but these activities don't generate quota usage information at this time). For example, administrators can use the API to upload a large number of files and share these files with all users in their domain. Learn more about the [API upload feature](https://developers.google.com/drive/manage-uploads). - **API storage quotas and service accounts:** Standalone service accounts that use a client\_email identity don't have personal Drive storage. If users try to save to their My Drive, they get a 403 error. If you're using an API to store files, set up a shared drive with `supportsAllDrives=true` or set up [domain-wide delegation](https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/apps/control-api-access-with-domain-wide-delegation). - **Upgrade storage:** If a user reports an "out of storage" notification in Drive, you rarely need to contact support. Instead, switch the user's storage limit in the Admin console to resolve the issue. - [Files you can store in Google Drive](https://support.google.com/drive/answer/37603) - [Learn how we help keep Google Drive secure](https://support.google.com/drive/answer/141702) - [Review storage use across your organization](https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/storage/review-storage-use-across-your-organization) - [Google Workspace storage FAQ for admins](https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/storage/google-workspace-storage-faq-for-admins)