Google takeout exporting your data

Purpose: Export and download Google account data (Drive, Contacts, etc.) prior to account deactivation, staff departure, or archival needs.

🔐 Step 1: Sign In

Open a web browser and navigate to:
https://takeout.google.com
Sign in using the Google account:
first.lastname@bethel.k12.or.us

📋 Step 2: Select Data to Export

You will see a list of all Google services associated with the account.
Click "Deselect all" (top of the list) to avoid downloading unnecessary services.
Manually scroll and select the services to export. Recommended:
- ✅ Drive
- ✅ Contacts
- ✅ Calendar
- ✅ Keep (if used)
- ✅ Google Photos (if used)
For each selected service, click the dropdown ⏷ to customize file formats or folders if needed.

⚙️ Step 3: Choose Export Settings

Click Next step at the bottom.
Configure delivery method:
- Recommended: Send download link via email
Frequency:
- Choose Export once
File type & size:
- .zip is most compatible
- 2 GB is default; increase to 4 GB or higher if exporting large Drive/Mail data

📤 Step 4: Export and Download

Click Create export.
Google will begin preparing the archive — this can take hours or even days depending on account size.
Once ready, a download link will be emailed to you.
Click the link and download the .zip archive(s) to local storage, USB drive, or an approved backup location.