Google Storage Limits

The following storage limits for all UCSC Google accounts pertaining to Google Drive, Gmail, and Photos have been established based on a combination of an individual’s current storage usage and campus affiliation (faculty, staff, student, etc.).  

These limits were determined with careful consideration to help minimize the impact of Google's new storage model and to enable a smoother transition to managed quotas for our campus moving forward.  

Initial Storage Allocations

ITS has begun implementing new Google storage limits for the campus. Existing individual Google accounts and Google Shared Drives were allocated storage based on usage, leaving room for modest growth, up to approved campus maximums. Individual account holders or managers of Shared Drives can request an increase up to the maximum amounts listed below. 

Individual Account Storage Limits

All new accounts will be allocated the following default storage limits. Faculty, staff, and graduate students can request additional storage up to the campus-approved maximums listed below. Sponsored account holders will require a business-need exception submitted by the account sponsor.  

Request more storage by filling out a support ticket. 

Those with multiple campus affiliations are assigned a storage limit based on their primary affiliation, which is set in the following order: faculty (including emeriti), staff, students, sponsored accounts, alumni.

Learn more about managing your Google storage.

How much storage am I using?

Shared Drive Storage Limits

Shared Drives are intended for collaborative work within teams, departments, or units. Shared Drive managers can request additional storage up to the campus-approved maximums listed below. 

Request more storage by filling out a support ticket. 

How to find Shared Drive storage usage and limits.