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[3 Ways]How to Migrate Files from MEGA to Another Account/Cloud

How to transfer files from one MEGA account to another? Besides manually downloading and re-uploading all files, here you can try MultCloud to realize direct MEGA transfer to another account or other popular cloud storage services, such as Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive, etc.

September 24, 2024

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Why Need to Migrate Files from MEGA to Another/Other Clouds?

 MEGA, short for MEGA Encrypted Global Access, is a new cloud storage and sharing service with 20 GB free storage space. It is hands-on with the encrypted cloud storage service including email, voice calling, video streaming, and instant messaging.

MEGA

So far, MEGA, as a web-based end-to-end encrypted file storage service, encrypts your files in the browser before uploading them to MEGA’s servers. Besides, you can add other MEGA users to your contact list, and you can share your files with others by dragging and dropping which is very convenient for users.

Although MEGA is a convenient cloud storage service for users, it still has many bugs. For example, MEGA may keep telling you that there was a log-in error even though you entered the right username and password sometimes. Thus, you may lose access to a dummy account because MEGA doesn’t have an account recovery process.

MEGA Bug

Thus, if you want to use MEGA, do not rely on it, at least, you should create a backup for it on your local hard drive or other external hard drives, or other cloud services.

Besides, MEGA only has 20 GB used for free, and that may not enough for you. Thus, you may need to create multiple accounts or use multiple cloud services. And so, you may want to how to transfer files from one MEGA account to another, or from your MEGA to another cloud storage. But how to migrate data from one MEGA to another?

Part 1. How to Migrate Files from MEGA to Another Account? 3 Ways

To achieve MEGA transfer to another account or another cloud drive, there are 3 methods available. Considering those inconvenient aspects, here we will introduce 2 faster ways to help move files from MEGA to another account with MultCloud, a free cloud file manager, which can put multiple cloud drives into one for managing files and transferring files across cloud drives safely. The third way is the traditional downloading and uploading way.

Way 1. Transfer Files from MEGA to Another Account via "Copy" & "Paste"

To transfer data across different clouds (accounts or services), MultCloud can perform a direct migration without downloading and re-uploading. In other words, it can migrate files from MEGA to another without going through your local storage. In addition, it won't rely on the network, but on the traffic data. Even if your computer is turned off, the task can run smoothly in the background.

✅Fast: Transfer all data directly without downloading. ✅Automatic: The transfer task can be run automatically according to the set time. ✅Customization: You can set transfer preferences, file filtering, etc. ✅Simple: The operation is simple and easy to use.

With the help of MultCloud, it is much more convenient to transfer files between MEGA accounts, with only 3 steps.

Step 1. Sign Up for a MultCloud Account

First, click Sign up Free, and input your email and password to register in MultCloud, then activate your account by clicking the link sent from MultCloud.

Sign Up

Step 2. Add Your MEGA Accounts to Multcloud

Then, you can use it to manage your cloud drives. To migrate files from MEGA to another cloud drive, here you need to add MEGA to MultCloud. Click Add Cloud, select MEGA, and then go to the next step.

Add MEGA

Here, enter the information of your MEGA to add it.

MEGA Account

Then, use the same way to add another MEGA account. 

Note: MultCloud supports all kinds of cloud drives including Dropbox, SharePoint, Google Drive, Google Workspace, Google Photos, iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive, OneDrive, MEGA, Flickr, Box, pCloud, Amazon S3, SugarSync, Hubic, Evernote, MySQL, MediaFire, ownCloud, ADrive, Baidu, even NAS, WebDAV, FTP/SFTP, Shared with me and Shared Drive.

Step 3. Copy Files from MEGA to Another Account/Drive

You can copy the files from MEGA to another account or cloud drive directly. Right-click the file, and select "Copy".

Copy

Then, click the cloud drive you want to move the file to. Here we click Google Drive, and right-click the blank space, select "Paste" to store the file in the blank space, or you can paste the file to any other folder.

Paste

You can also paste the files to another MEGA account to migrate files from MEGA to another account.

Way 2. Automatically Move Files from One MEGA Account to Another via "Cloud Transfer"

"Cloud Transfer" is a great feature of MultCloud. With this feature, you can migrate files from one cloud account to another account directly, which is the most convenient way. Thus, you can easily move files from one MEGA account to another. Here is how to do it:

1. Click "Cloud Transfer" on the left to open the utility after adding MEGA accounts by clicking Add Cloud.

2. Select the directory from one MEGA account you want to transfer and select the target directory in another MEGA account you want to save.

Cloud Transfer

3. Tap the Transfer Now button to perform MEGA to MEGA transfer right now.

MEGA to MEGA Transfer

Notes:

  • Options are for you to set up more. It has three tabs (Transfer, Email, and Filter) for satisfying different migrating requirements, such as sending email notifications when completing this task, and excluding or including certain files from being transferred.
  • You can edit task names to distinguish them from other tasks.
  • MultCloud supports you in doing a schedule transfer. If you want to, click "Schedule" to set up.
  • To enjoy all premium features, subscribe to an advanced MultCloud plan to unlock. These premium features include Filter, Schedule, lighting-speed transfer, more data traffic, and many more.

MultCloud is also a powerful multiple cloud storage manager you can use to share, download, delete, preview files by right-clicking the files. What’s more, MultCloud supports you downloading torrent files directly to MEGA cloud through the "Remote Upload" function, and performing Synology MEGA sync through the "Cloud Sync" feature.

Way 3. Manually Transfer Files from MEGA to Another Account

Downloading all files and re-uploading to another is a solution to migrate files from MEGA to another account or cloud service.

Step 1. Please log in to your one MEGA Account

Step 2. Right-click the folder or files you want to transfer, then select "Download" to transfer to your local hard drive or an external hard drive.

Download Files from MEGA

Step 2. Log in to another MEGA account, tap Drive from the left side, then choose Upload menu, choose Upload folder or Upload file.

Upload Files to MEGA

Step 3. Choose the downloaded MEGA files, then hit Upload to manually move files from one MEGA account to another.

Part 2. Move Files from MEGA to Another Cloud Drive

Besides MEGA to MEGA transfer, you can also move files from MEGA to another cloud, like Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, pCloud, iCloud Drive, iCloud Photos, and many other clouds. If you want to compare MEGA Cloud and Google Drive, check the difference between MEGA and Google Drive.

Except for the above two ways that MultCloud provides, you can also manually download MEGA files to your local hard drive or external hard drive, and then upload them to another cloud for backup, data security, or other reasons.

Here is how to migrate files from MEGA to Google Drive for example:

Step 1. Please log in to your MEGA account, right-click the folder or files you'd like to download, and hit Download from the right-click menu.

Step 2. Choose Standard Download or Download as a ZIP file. Wait for the process to complete.

Download MEGA Files

Step 3. You can upload the downloaded files/folders to another cloud. For example, if you want to transfer from MEGA to Google Drive, you can upload the downloaded files/folder to Google Drive. Click "My Drive", and select "Upload files". Select the folder you downloaded from MEGA on drives (D drive or E drive). After seconds, it will be uploaded to your Google Drive.

Upload Files to Google Drive

However, many aspects may influence the download-and-upload solution.

  • The transfer speed depends on the size of the file/folder, the larger the file/folder, the longer it will take.
  • The process is also affected by the network speed.
  • The device must be online and cannot be shut down when migrating files from MEGA to another account or other cloud services.

Conclusion

How to migrate files from MEGA to another account or different cloud services? In conclusion, it is a task that requires careful consideration. Whether opting for manual methods, or embracing automated tools, you must prioritize factors like security, efficiency, and compatibility. As the landscape of cloud storage evolves, staying informed about emerging trends ensures informed decisions for seamless file management.

FAQs

1. Is file migration risky?

File migration carries some risks, such as data loss or transfer issues. However, with careful planning and the right tools, these risks can be minimized.

2. Can I migrate files without losing metadata?

Most file migration methods preserve metadata. However, it's advisable to check the specific method or tool being used for any limitations related to metadata preservation.

3. How long does a typical file migration take?

The duration of file migration varies based on factors like file size, internet speed, and the method chosen. Smaller migrations may take a few hours, while larger ones could take longer.

4. What should I do if I encounter errors during migration?

If errors occur during migration, refer to the documentation of the method or tool being used for troubleshooting guidance. In some cases, reaching out to customer support may be necessary.

5. Can I use MultCloud to migrate other cloud disk data?

Of course, as long as it is a cloud disk supported by MultCloud, you can add related accounts and transfer, synchronize or backup data between them, for example sync iCloud with Google Drive.

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