How to Transfer Data from One Google Account to Another: A Comprehensive Guide

Many of us can relate to the dilemma of outgrowing our original email accounts—especially when they were created during childhood. Perhaps, like me, you’ve decided it’s time to transition from a childhood Google account to a more professional one but are unsure how to transfer your valuable data. While creating an alias with services like Outlook is straightforward, Google doesn’t offer the same flexibility, so a new account often becomes necessary.

If you find yourself in this situation, fear not! This blog post will guide you through the essential steps to transfer data between your Google accounts, allowing you to retain everything from your YouTube history to treasured photos.

What You’ve Already Accomplished

Before diving into data migration, let’s review what you’ve already done:

Contacts Transfer: Successfully migrated your contacts to the new account.
Device Update: Changed your account on your mobile device.
Family Sharing: Added your new account to your family group to maintain access to shared apps.
Additional Adjustments: Completed other minor settings changes.

This gives a solid foundation for the next steps in your data transfer journey!

Steps to Transfer Data Between Google Accounts

Transferring data from one Google account to another can feel daunting, especially if you’re unsure where to begin. Here’s a breakdown of the major services that you may need to consider:

Photos and Videos:
Use Google Photos to share albums or transfer media to the new account. Simply select the photos you wish to transfer, share them with your new account, and then download them.
YouTube History and Subscriptions:
While you can’t transfer your history directly, you can manually subscribe to your preferred channels using your new account. Your viewing history will remain on your old account, but most channel subscriptions can be recreated without too much hassle.
Google Drive Files:
To migrate files, share them from your old account to your new one. Go to Google Drive, select the files or folders, click on the “Share” option, and enter your new account’s email to provide access. After that, you can make a copy for your new account.
Gmail:
For emails, you can enable Mail Fetcher in your new Gmail settings to import emails from your old account. This way, you can keep