Built in partnership with Google for Education

Sync to Cloud

Transfer Google Drive files to Google Cloud Storage efficiently. Reduce Workspace storage costs while maintaining data for compliance and analysis.

Sync to Cloud Dashboard Interface

What is Sync to Cloud?

Sync to Cloud is a cloud application that enables seamless migration from Google Drive to Google Cloud Storage. Deployed in your own GCP tenant, it gives you complete control over your data transfer process.

By leveraging Google Drive labels, you can precisely target the files you want to move or copy.

Data Transferred
500TB+
Files Moved
200M+
Sync to Cloud Form Interface

Key Features

Just to name a few capabilities that make Sync to Cloud powerful

Scalable & Fast

Move terabytes of data in a single transfer. Powered by Kubernetes and rclone for enterprise-scale performance.

Precise File Selection

Use Google Drive labels to select exactly which files to transfer. Access personal drives and shared drives across your organization.

Own Your Data

Deployed in your own GCP tenant. You control all logs, costs, and metrics with complete data sovereignty.

Enterprise Security

Private network access only. All communication uses internal IPs, protected by Google Identity Aware Proxy.

Easy Updates

Centralized update system keeps all deployments synchronized without manual intervention.

External API

Programmatically create transfers, monitor status, and integrate with your existing workflows.

Universities That Used Sync to Cloud

Trusted by leading educational institutions

Stanford University
Carnegie Mellon University
NC State University
UC Riverside
UC Santa Cruz
University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Why Choose Sync to Cloud

The key advantages that led teams to choose this solution

Reduce Storage Costs

Transfer data from expensive Workspace storage to cost-effective Google Cloud Storage while maintaining accessibility.

Compliance & Historical Tracking

Keep data in the cloud for regulatory compliance, historical tracking, and analysis purposes.

User-Friendly Interface

Enable researchers and staff to directly access the tool and run transfers with proper permissions.

AI-Ready Data Access

Move your data to cloud storage where your AI agents and tools can easily access it for advanced analytics and processing.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact us to learn more about implementing Sync to Cloud at your institution. The tool is heading to General Availability via Google Cloud Marketplace in H1 2026.