How to transfer ownership of files from Gmail to a Google Workspace account

Problem

You are unable to use the transfer of ownership option as this a process exclusive for users under the same domain.

Environment

  • Google Drive

Solution

You must download the desired files from the Gmail account and then upload these files using your Google Workspace account credentials.

Workaround
  1. Confirm that the Google Workspace account user has access to create shared drives.
  2. Create a shared drive
  3. Grant access to the gmail.com account as manager, then transfer files from the Gmail account to the shared drive.
  4. Transfer the files from the shared drive to the Google Workspace account.

Cause

Transfer of ownership is a process exclusive for users under the same domain.