Google's recent policy update, which discontinues the provision of free unlimited storage for higher education, has necessitated a shift in our approach at Yale. In response, we are introducing a storage quota to manage the unchecked expansion in storage usage that typically occurs when there are no defined limits. This proactive measure is particularly important now that Google has begun charging for storage. See our Collaboration Counts site for details of upcoming changes. 

 If you run out of space, your Gmail usage will not be affected; but, while attempting to upload new files to Google Drive over the web, you will receive a Storage Full alert. You will also see Storage Full in your left-hand navigation bar.

Your use of Gmail will not be impacted, however, the following things will happen to your Google account:

• Syncing or uploading new files will not be possible.
• Creating new files will not be possible in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Forms, etc.
• Neither you nor anyone you have shared with can edit or copy your affected files.
• Sync stops between your computer's Google Drive folder and My Drive.
• You can't back up any new photos or videos

Before this becomes an issue for you we recommend you follow our guidance to check your EliApps storage usage and free up space.