Google: "Sorry, you have exceeded your sharing quota" Drive Error

Environment

U-M Google, Drive

Issue

While trying to share or transfer ownership of files/folders I own, I receive an error telling me I've "exceeded [my] sharing quota." This prevents me from sharing/transferring ownership of more files/folders in Google Drive.

Resolution

• You may receive the following error when sharing or transferring ownership of a lot of Drive files/folders within a short period of time: "Sorry you have exceeded your sharing quota."
• The sharing/ownership transfer limit is not advertised by Google to prevent abuse of their systems.
• The limit is in place to prevent Google Drive accounts from spamming other accounts with shares or ownership transfers within a short period of time.
• You should wait at least 24 hours from the time you first encountered the error to allow Google's spam-detection systems to reset before trying again.
• We recommend limiting the number of files/folders you share or transfer ownership of at one time. Breaking the shares/transfers into chunks spread throughout the day should help prevent the error from disrupting your workflow.
  • If you are transferring ownership of files/folders because you are preparing to leave the university, we recommend moving everything you need to transfer into a shared drive and ensuring your managers/supervisors have Manager access to the drive before leaving.

Additional Information

Google Drive Community Forum post regarding the error

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.