--- source_url: "https://uit.stanford.edu/service/gsuite/drive" title: "Google Drive | University IT" mirrored_at: 2026-08-13T01:11:22.314Z host: uit.stanford.edu cited_in_42a: true mirror_canonical: "https://index.42a.ai/uit.stanford.edu/service/gsuite/drive" --- > **Original source:** https://uit.stanford.edu/service/gsuite/drive You can store your files in the cloud with Google Drive. You can also install the desktop and mobile application to access your files from your computer or Android or iOS mobile device. Google Drive's built-in sync capability ensures that your files, folders, and Google Docs are the same on all your devices. You can use Google Drive for desktop to stream My Drive and Shared drives files directly from the cloud. This desktop application allows you to open and edit most document types directly out of Drive for desktop. When you make edits to the file, the changes are automatically saved in Drive for desktop and synced back to the cloud when an internet connection is available. Please note that if you are working with a group of colleagues, [Google Shared drives](https://uit.stanford.edu/service/gsuite/shareddrives) is designed for collaborative efforts and may fit your needs better. Starting **Oct. 1, 2021**: Any users still on Backup and Sync will no longer be able to sign in to Backup and Sync. To continue syncing with Drive and/or Google Photos, users will need to transition to Drive for desktop.  Google Docs editors are built in to Google Drive. The Google Docs collaboration suite includes Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Drawings. ## Features - Store up to 5 TB at no charge in your My Drive. - You can upload 750 GB of data per day. - You can upload files up to 5 TB in size. - If a single file exceeds the 750 GB daily limit, that file will upload. Subsequent files will not upload until the daily upload limit resets the next day. - Works on PC and Mac computers and iOS and Android mobile devices. - Built-in sync capability ensures that your files, folders, and Google Docs are the same on all your devices. - Powerful search capability. - Google Drive links can replace email attachments, providing access to the same file. ## Designed for Current faculty, staff, and students. ## Requirements - A full-service SUNet ID. - See the [system requirements page](https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2375082?hl=en&visit_id=1-636302020036541595-2944409937&rd=1) if you want to install Google Drive on your computer or mobile device. ## Data security Google Drive can be used to store [Low, Moderate, and High Risk Data](https://uit.stanford.edu/guide/riskclassifications), as defined by the Information Security Office, with the exception of Protected Health Information (PHI). Only approved for PHI data with Cardinal Key. Though not a requirement for PHI data, if you will be only sharing PHI data with internal Stanford community members, follow the steps in [all applicable requirements](https://uit.stanford.edu/service/cardinalkey/googledrive) to facilitate workgroup integration for easier user management. ## Rates [See storage rates](https://uit.stanford.edu/rates/storage) Each Stanford Google My Drive and shared drive can store up to 5 TB at no charge. If you need more than 5 TB, [submit a request](https://uit.stanford.edu/project/google-workspace-pricing) to to upgrade to the premium option, which provides pay-as-you go storage billed monthly to a PTA. ## Manage storage If you need to manage or reduce storage in your My Drive or a shared drive, here are resources to help: - [Google Workspace: Storage Management Guide](https://uit.stanford.edu/project/google-workspace-optimization/storage-management-guide) - [Google Workspace Optimization for Students](https://uit.stanford.edu/project/google-workspace-optimization/gwo-for-students) - [Google Workspace Storage Limit FAQs](https://uit.stanford.edu/project/google-workspace-optimization/FAQs) ## Get started - See [Use Google Drive.](https://uit.stanford.edu/service/googleapps/drive/using) ## Get help For assistance, please [submit a Help ticket](https://stanford.service-now.com/services?id=get_help&cmdb_ci=b9c7c11a1374e20063eadf82e144b00a). ## Learn more - [Create Google Docs](https://uit.stanford.edu/service/googleapps/drive/docs) - [Share Google Files Securely](https://uit.stanford.edu/service/gsuite/drive/secureshare) - [Back Up Your Student Google Workspace Data](https://uit.stanford.edu/service/googleapps/emailcalendar/archivedata) - [Drive for desktop](https://uit.stanford.edu/service/gsuite/shareddrives/drivefordesktop) - [Uninstall Google Desktop](https://support.google.com/answer/2801289#zippy=%2Cwindows-instructions) - [Enable Google Drive App in Slack](https://stanford.service-now.com/it_services?id=kb_article&sys_id=bff9348ddbb797809c81906adb9619de) - [Retain Files Owned By Suspended Accounts](https://uit.stanford.edu/service/gsuite/drive/retain-google-drive-files-after-collaborators-leave-the-university) - To learn about Google policies, including data retention, visit [Policies and Guidelines](https://uit.stanford.edu/service/gsuite/policies) ## See also - [See](https://uit.stanford.edu/service/googleapps/teamdrive/drivefilestream) [Document Management](https://uit.stanford.edu/guide/document-mgt)