How to Migrate Files from Zoho WorkDrive to Other Cloud Storage Services in 2025

Discover the step-by-step process for shifting your files from Zoho WorkDrive to popular cloud platforms like Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, MEGA, pCloud, Proton Drive, FTP/SFTP and more — optimizing for smooth transfers and minimal downtime.

Introduction

If your team is currently using Zoho WorkDrive and you need to spread your data across multiple storage platforms—whether to leverage specialized features, regional availability, cost strategy or backup redundancy—this guide explains how to export and migrate your files from WorkDrive to other clouds effectively and safely.

Understanding Zoho WorkDrive as Your Source
Why Transfer from Zoho WorkDrive to Other Clouds?
Before You Begin the Transfer
Steps to Move Files from Zoho WorkDrive
Frequently Asked Questions

Understanding Zoho WorkDrive as Your Source

Zoho WorkDrive is an excellent business-oriented cloud storage solution offering secure team collaboration, organized file management, and version control. However, there may be times when you need to export or back up your WorkDrive data to other platforms like Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, MEGA, pCloud, or Proton Drive for enhanced flexibility and redundancy.

Whether you’re optimizing storage costs, preparing to decommission an account, or simply creating a remote backup, transferring data from Zoho WorkDrive to other cloud storage providers is straightforward using a reliable cloud-to-cloud transfer tool such as CloudsLinker.

Why Transfer from Zoho WorkDrive to Other Clouds?

There are several valid reasons to export your files from Zoho WorkDrive to alternative platforms:

Backup & Redundancy: Maintain copies of important files across clouds like MEGA, pCloud, or Proton Drive for added protection.
Team Migration: If your organization is moving to Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, transferring to OneDrive or Google Drive ensures continued access.
Cost Optimization: Some users move to free or lifetime storage options such as Dropbox Basic or pCloud Lifetime plans.
Data Interoperability: Integrate with external services like FTP servers or NAS systems for easier automation and integration.

Whatever your reason, an automated and secure migration method ensures data integrity and minimizes downtime.

Before You Begin the Transfer

Preparation is key for a smooth transfer from Zoho WorkDrive to your preferred cloud service:

Organize Your Files: Review and clean up old data within Zoho WorkDrive. Remove unnecessary files to shorten the transfer time.
Check Destination Storage: Make sure your chosen target (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, MEGA, pCloud, or FTP) has enough available space.
Back Up Critical Data: Before migrating, create a temporary backup copy on another cloud or local drive as a safety measure.

These steps help avoid unexpected errors and keep your migration structured and efficient.

Steps to Move Files from Zoho WorkDrive to Other Cloud Services

Why Use CloudsLinker for Cloud-to-Cloud Migration?

CloudsLinker enables direct cloud-to-cloud data transfer between Zoho WorkDrive and platforms like Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, MEGA, pCloud, Proton Drive, and FTP/SFTP — all without consuming your local bandwidth. Transfers continue automatically even if your computer is turned off.

Step 1: Connect Zoho WorkDrive as Source

Log in to CloudsLinker and click “Add Cloud”. Select Zoho WorkDrive as the source service, then choose your account region (such as us, eu, jp, or in) before authorizing via OAuth.

Adding Zoho WorkDrive to CloudsLinker (region selection and OAuth)

Step 2: Add Your Target Cloud Storage

Next, click “Add Cloud” again and connect your destination services — for instance, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, MEGA, pCloud, Proton Drive, or an FTP server. Follow the login prompts for each platform.

Adding other cloud storage to CloudsLinker

Step 3: Configure and Start the Transfer

Open the “Transfer” tab in CloudsLinker. Choose Zoho WorkDrive as the source and your desired cloud as the destination. You can select transfer modes (Copy or Move), specify folder paths, and set filters for file types or size.

Click Start Transfer to initiate the process. CloudsLinker handles the rest — directly between clouds.

Initiating the migration process in CloudsLinker

Step 4: Monitor and Verify

In the “Tasks” section, you can monitor progress, view transfer speeds, and check logs. Once completed, log in to your target platform (like Google Drive or pCloud) and verify that all files have been successfully migrated.

With CloudsLinker, moving files from Zoho WorkDrive to any other cloud becomes secure, automated, and effortless — perfect for both personal and business scenarios.

Post-Migration Validation Checklist

Compare total file count and storage size.
Open sample files to verify readability.
Confirm folder structure and naming consistency.
Reassign sharing permissions if needed.
Enable version history and retention policies on destination.
Download or save CloudsLinker transfer report for records.

Destination Limits & Differences (Quick Reference)

Each cloud provider has its own limits for filenames, path length, file size, and version history. Review this before migration from Zoho WorkDrive.

Cloud Service	Filename Rules	Path Length	Max File Size	Versioning
Google Drive	Allows duplicates (unique IDs)	≈400 chars	Up to 5 TB	Supported
OneDrive	No `\ / : * ? " < > \|`	≈400 chars	Depends on plan	Yes
Dropbox	Avoid control chars and case conflicts	Moderate	≈350 GB	Yes
MEGA	Flexible, end-to-end encrypted	Wide	Limited by quota	Optional
pCloud	Standard ASCII safe	Wide	Up to 5 TB per file	Yes
Proton Drive	Simpler names recommended	Wide	Depends on plan	Encrypted versions
FTP/SFTP	Server-dependent	OS-dependent	Server limit	No native versioning

Troubleshooting Common Errors

Re-authorize Zoho WorkDrive and destination accounts; ensure the correct region (us / eu / jp / in) is chosen.

Lower concurrency, enable automatic retry, and schedule transfers during off-peak hours.

Enable “auto-rename” or “skip conflicts” in the tool; sanitize filenames before transfer.

Large-Scale Migration & Automation Tips

Batch by project or year: move high-priority data first.
Use Copy Mode: verify results before deleting originals.
Schedule off-peak jobs: run overnight or weekends for best API performance.
Enable automatic reports: receive completion or error summaries by email.

Tools like CloudsLinker continue working in the background even if your PC is offline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. CloudsLinker supports simultaneous multi-cloud transfers, so you can export files from Zoho WorkDrive to multiple destinations (Google Drive, Dropbox, MEGA, FTP, etc.) in parallel.

File content remains unchanged. However, sharing permissions and collaborators won’t carry over automatically — they’ll need to be reconfigured on the destination cloud.

The duration depends on your data size and destination cloud’s API response. Typically, transferring 100 GB of data between clouds like Zoho WorkDrive and OneDrive may take less than an hour.

CloudsLinker offers a free monthly quota (10 GB) for standard users. Larger migrations can be done with paid plans that provide higher speed and additional tasks.

You can transfer all supported file formats including documents, spreadsheets, PDFs, images, videos, and zipped archives. CloudsLinker maintains file integrity and metadata across transfers.

Conclusion

Shifting data out of Zoho WorkDrive into another cloud storage platform may sound complex, but with a reliable method and the right tool, you can execute the transfer confidently. Following the steps below ensures your files arrive intact, organized and ready for whatever destination you choose.

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