Google Drive to Microsoft 365 (OneDrive/SharePoint) Considerations
Transend’s file migration software preserves file and folder sharing permissions in most cases.
The following considerations are important to understand when migrating files from Google Drive to Microsoft 365 (OneDrive/SharePoint):
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Unlike in Google Workspace, you cannot add external users to a file’s ACL in Microsoft 365 (OneDrive for Business). Access for external users means copying the sharing link and sending it to the intended recipient. This action must be performed by each user manually following the migration for any files requiring external sharing.
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In OneDrive Personal, external entities are added to the file ACL.
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Microsoft 365 does not have a level of access equivalent to Google Workspace’s Commenter. This level of access is converted to Can view in Microsoft 365 with the assumption most organizations prefer applying fewer rights than more rights.
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Only Unified groups can be added to a file’s ACL in Microsoft 365. Attempting to add other types of groups results in an error.
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In OneDrive Personal, groups are added under the People tab. This also happens if you manually add the permissions via the UI.