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What are Permanent Baseline Quotas?
What are Permanent Baseline Quotas?
In accordance with the updated Google Workspace for Education contractual storage limits and to ensure efficient resource utilization, CCPS is introducing Permanent Baseline Quotas for all CCPS-affiliated Google accounts and shared drives. These quotas are intended to maintain the seamless operation of CCPS Google services while accommodating the storage requirements of students, faculty, and staff.
Please find below the Permanent Baseline Quotas categorized by affiliation and account type:
Faculty and Staff: 20 GB per account
Students: 3 GB per account
Shared Drives: 10 GB per drive
These quotas are strategically set to optimize storage resources and uphold the reliability of CCPS Google services.
Why am I getting a quota for storage?
Why am I getting a quota for storage?
It is important to note that Google has established storage limits for their education workspace accounts. This policy is not unique to Google; other cloud-based platforms, such as Microsoft's OneDrive, also enforce storage limits. These quotas are a standard practice across cloud services to ensure fair usage and optimal performance for all users.
To ensure efficient resource utilization, CCPS is implementing Permanent Baseline Quotas for all CCPS-affiliated Google accounts and shared drives. These quotas are designed to maintain the seamless operation of CCPS Google services while meeting the storage needs of students, faculty, and staff.
What happens if I exceed my storage quota?
What happens if I exceed my storage quota?
Exceeding your Google storage quota may disrupt your ability to send and receive emails. However, you will still be able to access your Google Mail account, view emails, and download files. Once your storage usage is reduced below the quota, your account will return to normal operation.
To discover methods for creating additional storage space, please follow the link below:
Can I use Google Workspace for personal use?
Can I use Google Workspace for personal use?
No, personal files that are not directly related to work projects should not be stored in the Google Workspace Drive. It's recommended to use a more suitable platform for personal storage. This will help maintain an organized and efficient shared drive for collaborative work.
I deleted plenty of files, why is my storage not going down?
I deleted plenty of files, why is my storage not going down?
Sometimes, even after deleting files, your storage might not immediately decrease due to how Google Workspace handles data. Deleted files may still occupy space in the Trash for a certain period before being permanently removed. If you're experiencing persistent issues with storage reduction despite deleting files, you can submit a technology ticket for more guided assistance from our Technology support team. We can provide personalized help to troubleshoot the issue and ensure your storage is optimized effectively.
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