# Fastq file google drive to galaxy

**URL:** <https://help.galaxyproject.org/t/fastq-file-google-drive-to-galaxy/4226>\
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**Tags:** gtn-tutorial, third-party-identities\
**Created:** [August 3, 2020, 9:49am UTC](https://help.galaxyproject.org/t/fastq-file-google-drive-to-galaxy/4226 "2020-08-03T09:49:52Z")\
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Hi @GaryAitken

The current method is to connect to the Google API. We have some instructions in a prior topic here → [import big file from protected cloud to my usegalaxy account](https://help.galaxyproject.org/t/import-big-file-from-protected-cloud-to-my-usegalaxy-account/14349)

I haven’t personally tried connecting to **Google Drive** recently, but if you run into complications, we can troubleshoot them here.

Alternatives include moving the data first to a supported cloud data provider and using that connection instead. Examples include **Dropbox** , **OneData** , **Nextcloud** , Zenodo and others or connecting your account to a cloud bucket.

Check under **User → Preferences → Manage Information** for the **data sources** supported at the Galaxy server you are working at (each may be a bit different, and once data is loaded at one server, you can use it as your “hub” to transfer data to other Galaxy servers). Each server will host a different set of integrations.

You can also review under **User → Manage Your Galaxy Storage** to learn about the supported cloud **data storage** options. These can be used as your data storage locations for all Galaxy assets associated with your account (read/write for histories, data, jobs, everything!). Once connected, you’ll be able to set the location under **User → Preferred Galaxy Storage** and for individual histories and workflow output locations.

An overview of the changes in the new release can be found here → **Redesigned File Sources and Storage Location Interfaces** in [25.0 Galaxy Release (June 2025) — Galaxy Project 25.0.2.dev0 documentation](https://docs.galaxyproject.org/en/master/releases/25.0_announce_user.html#redesigned-file-sources-and-storage-location-interfaces)

Hope this helps and we can certainly follow up more! 🙂

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