====== Backing up Google data ======

If you have a free Google account, you have to use [[https://takeout.google.com/settings/takeout|Google Takeout]], which is cumbersome, but will let you keep your data if you lose access to your Google account.

This process has four steps:
  - Tick the data to be exported (default works well, but will create a large archive)
  - Select how to deliver, including saving to Google Drive or Dropbox, and if the task should be repeated
  - Wait for the archive to be created
  - Download the archive 

The fourth step is recommended but not as necessary, if you chose to save the file to Dropbox, OneDrive or Box.

A paid for Google account (Google Suite/Workspace) lets you use backup software to backup. Instructions for specific devices/software:
  * Synology: 
    - [[https://www.synology.com/en-uk/knowledgebase/DSM/tutorial/Backup/How_to_obtain_authorization_from_Google_for_using_Active_Backup_for_G_Suite|Active Backup for G Suite: Preparing G Suite for backup]] 
    - [[https://www.synology.com/en-uk/knowledgebase/DSM/help/ActiveBackup-GSuite/activebackup_gsuite|Active Backup for G Suite Admin Console]]