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===Google Apps data=== | ===Google Apps data=== | ||
We recommend using [https://takeout.google.com/ Google Takeout] to export the RCS files you would like to take with you and download them to an external storage device, personal computer, or personal account (Google or another service). To start the export process, go to [https://takeout.google.com/ takeout.google.com]. | We recommend using [https://takeout.google.com/ Google Takeout] to export the RCS files you would like to take with you and download them to an external storage device, personal computer, or personal account (Google or another service). To start the export process, go to [https://takeout.google.com/ takeout.google.com]. | ||
<big>'''1. Select data to include'''</big> | |||
Choose '''Deselect all''' and check the boxes next to each Google app listed that you would like to have data from. If the option to view '''All [''app name''] data''' '''included''' is given, click on it to expand the list and select only the data you want. The most common apps and data useful to copy within them are: | Choose '''Deselect all''' and check the boxes next to each Google app listed that you would like to have data from. If the option to view '''All [''app name''] data''' '''included''' is given, click on it to expand the list and select only the data you want. The most common apps and data useful to copy within them are: | ||
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Choose '''Next step''' at the bottom of the list of Google apps when you have finished selecting the data you will be keeping. | Choose '''Next step''' at the bottom of the list of Google apps when you have finished selecting the data you will be keeping. | ||
<big>'''2. Choose file type, frequency & destination'''</big> | |||
<u><big>Delivery method</big></u> | <u><big>Delivery method</big></u> | ||
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'''Add to Drive:''' Choose if you have a personal Google account and want to store your exported data in Drive, which will preserve the original filetypes created through Google apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.). Enter your personal account information when prompted. A folder containing your archived data should be available in your personal Drive when the export is complete. | '''Add to Drive:''' Choose if you have a personal Google account and want to store your exported data in Drive, which will preserve the original filetypes created through Google apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.). Enter your personal account information when prompted. A folder containing your archived data should be available in your personal Drive when the export is complete. | ||
<u><big>Frequency</big></u> | <u><big>Frequency</big></u> | ||
'''Export once''' ''(Recommended)''''':''' All of your exported data will be available to download after your export is done. | '''Export once''' ''(Recommended)''''':''' All of your exported data will be available to download after your export is done. | ||
<u><big>File type & size</big></u> | <u><big>File type & size</big></u> | ||
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*The other available size options will also be split into multiple .zip files if the export exceeds the specified size chosen. | *The other available size options will also be split into multiple .zip files if the export exceeds the specified size chosen. | ||
Click on '''Create export''' after choosing your preferred delivery method. Your data export will begin and you may navigate away from the page at this point. Visit [https://takeout.google.com/settings/takeout takeout.google.com/settings/takeout] to view the progress of your export as well as download it once it has finished. | Click on '''Create export''' after choosing your preferred delivery method. Your data export will begin and you may navigate away from the page at this point. Visit [https://takeout.google.com/settings/takeout takeout.google.com/settings/takeout] to view the progress of your export as well as download it once it has finished. | ||