If you're graduating, transferring, or simply want to save your TWU emails and files, Google offers tools to help you copy or transfer your data to a personal Google account.
🛠️ Option 1: Use Google Takeout Transfer (Recommended)
This method lets you copy your emails and Google Drive files from your TWU account to a personal Gmail account.
Steps:
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Sign in to your TWU Google account at takeout.google.com/transfer.
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Enter your personal Gmail address (e.g., you@gmail.com) and click "Send Code."
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Check your personal Gmail inbox, open the confirmation email from Google, and copy the verification code.
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Go back to the Takeout Transfer page and paste the code.
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Choose:
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Click "Start Transfer."
What to expect:
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Your TWU data will be copied, not moved or deleted.
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The process may take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on the amount of email and Drive content being transferred.
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You’ll get a confirmation email when the transfer is complete.
🛠️ Option 2: Use Google Takeout (Full Export)
This method lets you download all your TWU data to a computer, including Gmail, Drive, Calendar, and more.
Steps:
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Go to takeout.google.com and sign in with your TWU account.
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Select the data you want to export (e.g., Gmail, Drive).
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Click Next step, then choose:
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Click Create Export.
What to expect:
âť— Important Notes
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After graduating, your student account will deactivate, so migrate your data beforehand.
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Some shared or restricted files may not transfer.
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Only files you own in Drive will be copied via Takeout Transfer.
đź’ˇ Need Help?
If you have questions or run into issues, contact the TWU Technology Service Desk at 940-898-3971, servicedesk@twu.edu, techchat.twu.edu, or submit a request through the Technology Service Catalog.