Google Docs Backup/Sync

If you haven't already, download and install GoodSync.

GoodSync allows you to back up and sync documents to and from your Google Docs storage.

NOTE: The Google Docs file system is intended for accessing web-based documents (Docs, Sheets, and Slides), enabling you to export them as Microsoft Office files. To sync and back up other file types use the Google Drive file system.

Follow these steps to set up a job with Google Docs:

1) Open GoodSync and click the "New Job" button in the toolbar, or, in the "Job" menu, select "New."

Showing how to create a new job in GoodSync using the New Job button in the Toolbar

Showing how to create a new job in GoodSync via the Job menu

2) In the New GoodSync Job prompt, enter the name of your new Job. Then, select "Backup" or "Synchronize" as your Job type.

Click the "OK" button when done.

Demonstrating how to set the job name and job type for a new GoodSync job

3) Click the left or right sync folder controls to view the files and folders available for selection.

Screenshot of the GoodSync window illustrating how to enter browse mode for sync folder selection

4) Scroll down, and select "Google Docs" from the list of supported services on either side.

Screenshot of the GoodSync window illustrating how to select the Google Docs file system

5) A window will appear prompting you to authorize GoodSync to access your Google account. Click on the "Connect to Google Docs" button.

Screenshot showing how to start the process of adding a new Google Docs account in GoodSync

6) A Google authentication page will open in your default browser. Click on the name of your Google account.

Illustration of how to select a Google account to grant GoodSync access to Google Docs

7) On the next screen, click "Allow" to grant GoodSync access to the Google Docs file system. You will then be taken to a page confirming that you granted access to GoodSync.

Illustration of the confirmation for granting GoodSync access to the files and documents in the Google Account

Screenshot showing the confirmation of access granted to the files and documents in the Google Account system

8) After permission is given to GoodSync, your Google Docs account content will be shown within the GoodSync interface.

Screenshot displaying the contents of the Google Docs account in GoodSync

9) Select a folder that contains the data you wish to back up or sync on the left side.

On the right side, click "Google Docs" and select or create a folder you wish to back up or sync to.

Then, click the green "Apply" button.

10) Your Job is now ready to Analyze and Sync.

Screenshot demonstrating that a new GoodSync job with Google Docs is ready to Analyze and Sync

NOTE: To configure the job with automation or other settings, click here.

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