Is There a Google Drive Sharing Limit?

• What are Google Drive Sharing Limits?
• Bonus Tip: How to Directly Share Google Drive Files to Another Cloud
• Conclusion
• FAQs

What are Google Drive Sharing Limits?

Google Drive has specific limits on sharing to ensure fair usage and prevent abuse. Here are the key Google Drive limits on sharing:

1. Sharing Files and Folders

► Individual Files: You can share individual files with up to 100 users or groups directly. However, if you share a file via a link, there is no limit to the number of people who can access it (as long as the link is accessible).

► Folders: Folders sharing via a link allow unlimited access.

2. Sharing via Links

• If you share a file or folder via a link, there is no limit to the number of people who can access it, provided the link is set to "Anyone with the link."
• However, if the file or folder is shared with "Specific people," the limits mentioned above apply.

3. Daily Sharing Limits

• Sharing Emails: You can send up to 1,500 sharing invitations per day. If you exceed this, you may see a message like "You have reached the sharing limit for this file."
• Link Shares: There is no daily limit for sharing files or folders via links.

4. Shared Drive (Team Drive) Limits

File and folder limits in shared drives:

• Maximum of 500,000 items (files, folders, shortcuts, and items in the Trash).
• A folder can have up to 100 levels of nested folders.

Upload & copy limits in shared drives:

• Each user can upload and copy 750 GB to Drive within 24 hours.
• You can upload files up to 5 TB in size.
• Files larger than 750 GB cannot be copied.

Membership limits in shared drives:

• A shared drive can have a maximum of 600 members (groups and individual accounts).
• A shared drive can have a total of 50,000 individuals (individual accounts and group members).

5. File Access Limits

► Concurrent Users: A file can be accessed by up to 100 concurrent users at the same time. If more users try to access the file, they may receive a "temporarily unavailable" message.

► Daily Download: If a file is downloaded too many times within a short period, Google may temporarily block further downloads with an error: "Sorry, you can’t view or download this file at this time."

6. Storage Limits

Even if a file is shared with many people, only the owner's storage is counted. While not directly a sharing limit, keep in mind that Google Drive storage is shared across Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Drive. If you exceed your storage limit, you won’t be able to share new files until you free up space.

7. Group and Domain-Level Sharing

► Google Workspace Domain Sharing: If your account is part of a Google Workspace, admins can set limits on external sharing.

► Google Groups Sharing: A file or folder can be shared with a Google Group, and all members will have access.

8. Restrictions on Sensitive Content

Google may restrict sharing of files that violate its policies (e.g., copyrighted material, malware, or abusive content).

Bonus Tip: How to Directly Share Google Drive Files to Another Cloud

If you are using multiple cloud storage services, such as Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud Drive, or pCloud, you may sometimes want to sync files between Google Drive with these clouds. However, downloading and uploading files for syncing is troublesome and cannot update files instantly. Due to this consideration, you can use MultCloud Cloud Sync to sync files in real-time.

MultCloud is a web-based cloud file transfer service that supports 30+ main cloud storage services, including Google Drive, Google “Shared with me”, Google Workspace, and Google Shared Drive. You can use Cloud Sync to automatically sync files between the above Google clouds with any clouds you like. In Cloud Sync, you can choose different sync modes, such as Real Time Sync, Two -way Sync, Incremental Sync, Cumulative Sync, Mirror Sync, Move Sync, Update Sync, and Full Backup Sync.

The Cloud Sync process is automatic, and the task is easy to create. You can see an example of syncing Google Drive with OneDrive.

Step 1. Enter the MultCloud website and create an account for free.

Step 2. Click “Add Cloud” and the Google Drive logo to add it to MultCloud. Also, repeat this step to add OneDrive to MultCloud.

Step 3. Select the “Cloud Sync” function in the left sidebar and choose Google Drive as the source and OneDrive as the target. Then, switch the button to “Real Time Sync” and tap “Sync Now” to start this task.

Conclusion

There are 8 main Google Drive Sharing limits showed in this post. You can look through them and practice Google Drive sharing more comfortably. Moreover, if you want to share Google Drive with other clouds, try MultCloud to proceed an automatic task without any downloading and uploading.

FAQs

What are Google Drive sharing limits for Viewers?

Google Drive limits Viewers to viewing and downloading files but restricts editing or sharing. A file can be shared with up to 100 users directly. Public links may face daily bandwidth limits, potentially causing access restrictions if exceeded. Excessive downloads can trigger temporary suspensions, typically lasting 24 hours.

How to change sharing permissions on Google Drive?

To change sharing permissions on Google Drive, right-click a file or folder, select "Share," then enter an email or copy a link. Click the dropdown next to a user’s name to switch between Viewer, Commenter, or Editor. Adjust link settings for public or restricted access. Click "Done" to save changes.

How do I increase the sharing limit in Google Drive?

To increase Google Drive’s sharing limit, use shared drives (Google Workspace), reduce direct shares by using link sharing, or create multiple copies of files. If facing daily limits, wait 24 hours. Upgrading to Google Workspace may provide higher limits. Consider third-party cloud storage solutions for large-scale sharing needs.