

Set whether the synchronization should sync all changes, just copy new files, or move files.

Go to Tasks ➞ Cloud Sync Tasks and set the backup time frame, frequency, and folders – both the cloud-based folder and FreeNAS dataset. The new cloud credentials will be visible in the web interface. Assign a Team ID if required, but it is not necessary in all cases.Ĭlick VERIFY CREDENTIAL. Google will request to allow access to all the Google Drive files for the FreeNAS device.Īllow access and the appropriate access key will be inserted to the FreeNAS access token. Ĭlick LOGIN TO PROVIDER and login with the appropriate Google user account. Set up the credentials under System ➞ Cloud Credentials.
#G suite backup drive how to
This blog will explain how to set up Google Drive sync with FreeNAS 11.3, as well as provide a few caveats and workarounds when backing up Google Docs and other Google created content. FreeNAS and TrueNAS offer the ability to back up Google Drive easily, using the built-in cloud sync. For example, companies using G Suite for important work may be required to keep records for years, potentially beyond the scope of the G Suite subscription. While cloud-based tools have inherent backups and replications included by the cloud provider, certain users may require additional backup or archive capabilities. Google Drive and G Suite are widely used tools for creating and sharing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with team members.

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