Google Account Storage Limits

A knowledge base article about Google Account Storage Limits provided by the UC Berkeley IT Service Hub - Knowledge Portal

Individual Account Storage Limits

All new accounts created after July 5, 2023 are assigned a storage limit of 50 GB
There are no storage limit increases or exceptions above 150 GB for individual accounts.
You can request an increase up to 150 GB if you are in a lower tier.
Alumni should refer to the alumni email SLA, this document does not apply to alumni.

SPA Accounts

All new SPA accounts created after July 5, 2023 will receive a 25 GB storage limit
All existing SPA accounts holding more than 150 GB will be required to reduce their content in 2024.
There are no storage limit increases or exceptions above 150 GB for SPA accounts.
You can request an increase up to 150 GB if you are in a lower tier.

Shared Drives

Faculty and staff are eligible to create new shared drives
All new shared drives created after July 5, 2023 are assigned a storage limit of 25 GB
Read more about Shared Drive storage options here - https://bconnected.berkeley.edu/projects/google-cost-reduction-project/alternative-storage-options

Google Photos

Google Photos is being phased out at UC Berkeley. All new accounts have Google Photos disabled by default as of July 5, 2023
Existing accounts with no Google Photos data will have Photos disabled on Jul 5, 2023
If you would like to use Google Photos for business purposes, please submit a request to have it enabled on your account.