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User Case: How Do I Transfer Files from MEGA to Another/Other Clouds?

   
   
   
       

Case 1: "Does anyone know how to transfer files from my Mega account to another Mega account? Using an Android phone here. Thanks! 📱🔄 #FileTransferWoes"

       

Case 2: "Does anyone know how to transfer files from Mega to another platform? I've got a bunch of stuff on Mega, and I'm looking to switch. Using a Windows laptop, if that helps. Thanks! 🤔 #filemigration #helpneeded"

       

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Why Need to Migrate Files from MEGA to Another/Other Clouds?

MEGA, short for MEGA Encrypted Global Access, is a new cloud storage and sharing service with 20 GB free storage space. It is hands-on with the encrypted cloud storage service including email, voice calling, video streaming, and instant messaging.

MEGA
MEGA

So far, MEGA, as a web-based end-to-end encrypted file storage service, encrypts your files in the browser before uploading them to MEGA’s servers. Besides, you can add other MEGA users to your contact list, and you can share your files with others by dragging and dropping which is very convenient for users.

Although MEGA is a convenient cloud storage service for users, it still has many bugs. For example, MEGA may keep telling you that there was a log-in error even though you entered the right username and password sometimes. Thus, you may lose access to a dummy account because MEGA doesn’t have an account recovery process.

MEGA Bug
MEGA Bug

Thus, if you want to use MEGA, do not rely on it, at least, you should create a backup for it on your local hard drive or other external hard drives, or other cloud services.

Besides, MEGA only has 20 GB used for free, and that may not enough for you. Thus, you may need to create multiple accounts or use multiple cloud services. And so, you may want to how to transfer files from one MEGA account to another, or from your MEGA to another cloud storage. But how to migrate data from one MEGA to another?

How to Migrate Files from MEGA to Another Account/Other Clouds

To achieve MEGA transfer to another account or another cloud drive, there are 3 methods available.

2 Top Ways to Transfer Files from MEGA to Another Account/Other Clouds

Considering those inconvenient aspects, here we will introduce 2 faster ways to help move files from MEGA to another account or other clouds. That is to turn to MultCloud, a free cloud file manager, which can put multiple cloud drives into one for managing files and transferring files across cloud drives safely.

To transfer data across different clouds (accounts or services), it can perform a direct migration without downloading and re-uploading. In other words, it can migrate files from MEGA to another without going through your local storage. In addition, it won't rely on the network, but on the traffic data. Even if your computer is turned off, the task can run smoothly in the background.

✅Fast: Transfer all data directly without downloading.
✅Automatic: The transfer task can be run automatically according to the set time.
✅Customization: You can set transfer preferences or file filtering, etc.
✅Simple: The operation is simple and easy to use.

With the help of MultCloud, it is much more convenient to transfer files between cloud drives, with only 3 steps.

Step 1. Sign Up

First, get into the website of MultCloud, click Sign up Free, and input your email and password to register in MultCloud, then activate your account by clicking the link sent from MultCloud.

Sign Up
Sign Up

Step 2. Add Clouds to Multcloud

Then, you can use it to manage your cloud drives. To migrate files from MEGA to another cloud drive, here you need to add MEGA to MultCloud. Click Add Cloud, select MEGA, and then go to the next step.

Add MEGA
Add MEGA

Here, enter the information of your MEGA to add it.

MEGA Account
MEGA Account

Then, you need to choose the destination drives and use the same way to add another account or cloud drive to which you want to migrate the files to. You can choose anyone we mentioned below.

Note: MultCloud supports kinds of cloud drives including Dropbox, SharePoint, Google Drive, Google Workspace, Google Photos, iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive, OneDrive, MEGA, Flickr, Box, pCloud, Amazon S3, SugarSync, Hubic, Evernote, MySQL, MediaFire, ownCloud, ADrive, Baidu, even NAS, WebDav, FTP/SFTP, Shared with me and Shared Drive.

Step 3. Migrate Files from MEGA to Another Account/Drive in 2 Ways

After adding your cloud drives to MultCloud, you need to consider how to migrate files from MEGA to another account or drive. MultCloud provides you with two ways to migrate files from one to another.

► Way 1: Copy Files from MEGA to Another Account/Drive

You can copy the files from MEGA to another account or cloud drive directly. Right-click the file, and select "Copy".

Copy
Copy

Then, click the cloud drive you want to move the file to. Here we click Google Drive, and right-click the blank space, select "Paste" to store the file in the blank space, or you can paste the file to any other folder.

Paste
Paste

► Way 2: Automatically Move Files from One MEGA Account to Another/Drive

"Cloud Transfer" is a great feature of MultCloud. With this feature, you can migrate files from one cloud account to another account/drive directly, which is the most convenient way. Click "Cloud Transfer" on the left to open the utility, select the directory you want to transfer, and select the target directory you want to save the files to.

Cloud Transfer
Cloud Transfer

Notes:

  • Options are for you to set up more. It has three tabs for satisfying different migrating requirements, such as sending email notifications when completing this task, and excluding or including certain files from being transferred.
  • You can edit task names to distinguish them from other tasks.
  • MultCloud supports you in doing a schedule transfer. If you want to, click "Schedule" to set up.

MultCloud is also a powerful multiple cloud storage manager you can use to share, download, delete, preview files by right-clicking the files. What’s more, MultCloud supports you downloading torrent files directly to MEGA cloud through the "Remote Upload" function, and performing Synology MEGA sync through the "Cloud Sync" feature.

Common Way to Transfer Files from MEGA to Another Account/Other Clouds

Downloading all files and re-uploading to another is a solution to migrate files from MEGA to another account or cloud service.

Step 1. Download the files you want to transfer to your local hard drive or an external hard drive. Right-click the folder or files you want to transfer, then select "Download" and choose one to download it to another hard drive.

Download Files from MEGA
Download Files from MEGA

As we mentioned above, you can download it to your local hard drive or external hard drive. Here we store it in your local drive.

Step 2. You can upload the downloaded files/folders to another account or cloud server. For example, if you want to transfer from MEGA to Google Drive, you can upload the downloaded files/folder to Google Drive. Click "My Drive", and select "Upload files". Select the folder you downloaded from MEGA on drives (D drive or E drive). After seconds, it will be uploaded to your Google Drive.

Upload Files to Google Drive
Upload Files to Google Drive

However, many aspects may influence the download-and-upload solution.

  • The transfer speed depends on the size of the file/folder, the larger the file/folder, the longer it will take.
  • The process is also affected by the network speed.
  • The device must be online and cannot be shut down when migrating files from MEGA to another account or other cloud services.

Conclusion

How to migrate files from MEGA to another account or different cloud services? In conclusion, it is a task that requires careful consideration. Whether opting for manual methods, or embracing automated tools, you must prioritize factors like security, efficiency, and compatibility. As the landscape of cloud storage evolves, staying informed about emerging trends ensures informed decisions for seamless file management.

FAQs

1. Is file migration risky?

File migration carries some risks, such as data loss or transfer issues. However, with careful planning and the right tools, these risks can be minimized.

2. Can I migrate files without losing metadata?

Most file migration methods preserve metadata. However, it's advisable to check the specific method or tool being used for any limitations related to metadata preservation.

3. How long does a typical file migration take?

The duration of file migration varies based on factors like file size, internet speed, and the method chosen. Smaller migrations may take a few hours, while larger ones could take longer.

4. What should I do if I encounter errors during migration?

If errors occur during migration, refer to the documentation of the method or tool being used for troubleshooting guidance. In some cases, reaching out to customer support may be necessary.

5. Can I use MultCloud to migrate other cloud disk data?

Of course, as long as it is a cloud disk supported by MultCloud, you can add related accounts and transfer, synchronize or backup data between them, for example sync iCloud with Google Drive.

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