drivecopy

Google Apps Script to copy folders in Google Drive.

Motive

There is a limitation in Google Drive where you can't transfer ownership between a Google Account and a Google Apps Accounts. This script was created to facilitate copying of a directory tree.

Installation

The script can be installed by going to http://script.google.com and copying the script.gs file or a live version can be accessed from: https://script.google.com/macros/s/AKfycbwb6cXjEb08CcfIjQ59rTlrW6Klz6rUO7xSvMxDbfbnJhNj9Opd/exec

Usage

1. Make sure the source folder is shared so that the target Google Drive account has access to the files
2. In the target Google drive account - click on the folder to be copied
3. Take note of folder id - it is part of the URL:

• URL: https://drive.google.com/#folders/0Bx-GtYAcYz3nRVhyX0RoV1jsT2s
• Folder id: 0Bx-GtYAcYz3nRVhyX0RoV1jsT2s

4. Open the script link
5. Copy the folder id into the script text box and click copy