Google Drive WordPress Backup Storage Guide

Overview

Google Drive provides a familiar and user-friendly solution for WordPress backup storage, especially for users already integrated with Google Workspace. PloyWP's Google Drive integration offers:

Seamless Google Workspace integration
Easy sharing and access management
Familiar interface and management
Automatic versioning and recovery
15GB free storage to get started

Prerequisites

Before connecting Google Drive to PloyWP, ensure you have:

Google Account

An active Google account with sufficient storage space. Check your storage usage

Google Cloud Project

A Google Cloud project with Drive API enabled for service account access

Storage Plan

Consider upgrading to Google One if 15GB free storage is insufficient for your backup needs

Google Drive Setup Guide

Service Account Recommended

For automated backups, we recommend using a Google Cloud service account rather than personal OAuth tokens. This ensures reliable, uninterrupted backup access.

Create Google Cloud Project

Set up a new Google Cloud project for PloyWP backup access:

1. Go to Google Cloud Console
2. Create a new project or select existing one
3. Enable the Google Drive API for your project
4. Navigate to "APIs & Services" → "Credentials"

Create Service Account

Set up a dedicated service account for backup operations:

1. Click "Create Credentials" → "Service Account"
2. Name it "ploywp-backup-service"
3. Skip role assignment (not needed for Drive access)
4. Click "Done" to create the service account
5. Click on the created service account
6. Go to "Keys" tab → "Add Key" → "Create New Key"
7. Choose JSON format and download the key file

Share Drive Folder

Grant the service account access to your backup folder:

1. Create a folder in Google Drive for WordPress backups
2. Right-click the folder → "Share"
3. Add the service account email (from the JSON file)
4. Set permission to "Editor"
5. Copy the folder ID from the URL

Configure PloyWP

Connect Google Drive to your PloyWP dashboard:

1. Access PloyWP dashboard → "Backup Settings"
2. Select "Google Drive" as storage provider
3. Upload the service account JSON file
4. Enter the shared folder ID
5. Test the connection
6. Configure backup schedule and retention

Google Drive Pricing

Personal Plans

Free

15GB shared with Gmail & Photos

Google One 100GB

Perfect for small WordPress sites

$1.99/mo

Google One 200GB

Good for multiple sites

$2.99/mo

Google One 2TB

Extensive backup storage

$9.99/mo

Workspace Plans

Business Starter

30GB per user

$6/user/mo

Business Standard

2TB per user

$12/user/mo

Business Plus

5TB per user

$18/user/mo

Enterprise

Unlimited storage

Custom

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the storage limits for Google Drive backups?

Google Drive offers 15GB free storage shared across Gmail, Drive, and Photos. For WordPress backups, you can upgrade to Google One plans: 100GB for $1.99/month, 200GB for $2.99/month, or 2TB for $9.99/month. Business plans offer unlimited storage.

Can I share WordPress backup files with team members?

Yes! Google Drive's sharing features make it easy to share backup access with team members, set different permission levels (view, comment, edit), and manage access from a central dashboard. Perfect for agencies and development teams.

How does Google Drive compare to other backup storage options?

Google Drive excels in ease of use and Google Workspace integration but may have higher costs for large storage needs compared to dedicated backup services like AWS S3 or Wasabi. It's ideal for small to medium sites with existing Google Workspace usage.

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