Share a copy of your data with a third party

Some features listed below are still rolling out and may not be available for all users.

Important: Third-party services are companies or developers that aren’t part of Google. Only move a copy of your data to third-party services that you trust. Learn about the risks.

To expand your ability to move a copy of your data, Google offers you the option to allow a third-party service to move a copy of some of your Google data for use with that service. This option is available for users in supported countries and regions and adds to what can already be done by all users with Google Takeout. For users where this feature isn’t available, you can continue to use Google Takeout to create a copy of data in your Google Account for your own use or to manually move to a third-party service.

When available, the process to move your data will always start on the third-party's website or app. While services outside of Google can use our tools to make this option available, it’s their choice and responsibility to set it up.

Tip: If your account is managed through your work, school, or other organization, you may not be able to move a copy of your Google data to a third-party service unless your administrator has turned on this option. Learn more about whether you can use this feature.

Some things to consider:

You can choose whether you want to move a copy of your data to a third-party service.
- If you decide to move a copy of your data, you can choose what data gets copied.
You can decide to share a static copy of your data once or share access to your data for 30 or 180 days.
- If you choose to share access to your data for 30 or 180 days, the third-party service can regularly access and move updated copies of your data during that time frame.
- The third-party service will also have the option to make an updated copy of just some or all of the data you’ve allowed access to.
As part of this process, Google will not delete any data from the Google services you use.
After the third-party service receives a copy of your data, they’re responsible to manage and protect that copy, not Google.

Before you move a copy of your data

At Google, we work hard to protect your data and put you in control. Before you decide to move a copy of your data, it’s important to understand the process.

Make sure you trust the third-party service

Important: Google does not sell your personal information to anyone, for any purpose. Unless you give permission, we won't move your data.

After the third-party service has a copy of your data, they’re responsible for how that copy is managed and protected, not Google.

You should also carefully review the data that you share as it might contain personal or sensitive information. Move a copy of your data only if you think it makes sense and you’re comfortable to share it.

We also recommend that you read the third-party service’s privacy policy and security disclosures. This will help you learn how they use your data and how they keep it safe and private. This includes whether they can read, edit, delete, move a copy of, or sell your sensitive and private information.

You’re in control

Important: Certain data and info related to the security of your account, like passwords saved with Google Password Manager, must be exported separately. Learn how to export passwords saved to your Google Account.

You decide whether you want to move a copy of data from your Google Account to a service outside Google. You also decide what data is copied.

For example, if you decide to move a copy of your YouTube data, you could choose not to copy your private videos. Each request to move a copy of your data to a third-party service shows you the options for the data you can choose to copy or not copy.

Tip: You can cancel this request before Google finishes creating the copy of your data. To remove the access you gave to the third-party service, visit your Google Account. If the third party has already moved a copy of your data, they’ll keep that copy and will be responsible to manage it, but they won’t be able to move any additional copies once you remove access.

You choose how long the third party can access your data

This process doesn’t sync your Google Account with the third-party service. This process creates a copy of your data that is then moved by the third-party service.

You can choose to move a copy of your data:

Only once, which means you’ll share a static copy of your data only once as it exists today and the third party will be able to move it only one time.
For 30 or 180 days, which means that the third party will be able to regularly access updated copies of your data during the time period you choose.
- Latest copies include any changes you make to your data during the time period you choose.

Learn how Google helps you securely share some of your Google Account data with third-party apps and services.

Your data won’t be deleted

As part of this process, Google doesn’t delete any of your data from the Google services you use. Google makes a copy of your data as it exists at the time it’s moved by the third-party service. Learn how to find, control, and delete the info in your Google Account.

Tips:

The data that’ll be moved is based on when the third-party service starts the export of your data, not when they ask your permission to move it.
Changes and additions to your data that occur between these two actions show up in the copy.
Changes and additions that happen after your request is initiated won’t be included if you choose to share a copy of your data only once, but will be included if you share access to your data for 30 or 180 days.

If you choose to move a copy of data from your Google Account to a third-party service, Google makes a copy of the data you selected. The third-party service is responsible to move the copy of your data.

Important: Third-party services are companies or developers that aren’t Google. Only move a copy of your data to third-party services that you trust. Learn about the risks.

Move a copy of your data

Since a third-party service requests access to some of your data, this process always starts on their app or website. Google doesn’t control how or where this option appears.

If you decide to move a copy of some of your data:

You may be asked to sign in to your Google Account.
Carefully read the instructions and decide whether to move a copy of your data and the data the third-party service can access.
If you decide to share access, choose whether to share just once, which means you’ll share a static copy of your data only once, or to share access to your data for 30 days or 180 days, during which time the third party can access and move updated copies of your data.
The copy of your data becomes available to be moved by the third-party service.
After the data is moved, it’s the third-party service’s responsibility to keep that copy of your data safe and private, not Google's.

Tip: Based on how much data is copied, and when the third-party service moves the copy, the process can take hours or days to complete.

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Common questions

Where is this feature available?

Important: If you aren’t able to use this feature where you live, and if the third-party service supports it, you can create a backup of your data with Google Takeout. You can then upload that backup to a third-party service.

The ability to move a copy of your Google data to a service outside of Google is available in the following countries and regions:

Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom

Learn how Google determines which country your account is associated with.

Can all users in the countries listed above use this feature?

No, based on your Google Account this feature may not be available to you. You might not be able use this feature if your account is:

Managed through your work, school, or other organization.
- In this case talk to your account administrator. Learn how to find your administrator.
A Google Account for someone under the age of 18.
Enrolled in the Google Advanced Protection Program.

What if there is an error or problem with the process to copy my data?

Google might not be able to make a copy of your data because:

The data couldn’t be found. Check again to make sure you have the suitable type of data you want to copy.
You made a new request while a previous request was still in process. In this case, one of the two requests may fail. Wait until any pending requests are complete before you make a new one.
There’s an error in the process to copy your data. If so, retry the process from the beginning.

For any issues after the copy is made, reach out to the third-party service directly.

Which Google products can I copy and move data to a third-party from?

Important: Third-party services are companies or developers that aren’t Google. Only move a copy of your data to third-party services that you trust. Learn about the risks.

You can move a copy of some of your data to third-party services from these Google products:

Chrome browser
Google Maps
Play Store
Google Search
Google Shopping
YouTube

What if I move a copy of my data accidentally? Can I delete it?

Always make sure you understand how a third-party service will use and store your data, and how you can control it. Once you move a copy of your data, you need to contact the third-party service to check if you can delete the data.

How can I check what data I moved a copy of?

For more info, contact the third-party service.

Can I view the full history of when I shared my data with third parties?

Your sharing history is available as part of your Google Activity. They are listed as “Data share requests.” View your sharing history.

Can I view and manage my existing connections?

Yes. You can view which third parties you're currently sharing data with. You can choose to renew access or delete access. View and manage your third-party apps and services.

What if a third-party service misuses my data?

In addition to any other remedies that might exist, you can also report a third-party service to Google if you believe it misuses your data, creates spam, impersonates you, or uses your data in harmful ways. Report a third-party app or service.

For developers

To view our developer guide and additional references, resources, and policies, visit our Data Portability API documentation.