Moving files between different cloud storage accounts can become complicated when your data is spread across Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, pCloud, iCloud, MEGA, or other cloud services.

Normally, transferring files between providers means downloading files to your device and then uploading them again to the destination. This can take time, use local storage, and make large migrations unnecessarily difficult.

All Cloud Hub provides a different approach. It lets you connect supported cloud storage accounts in one dashboard, select the files or folders you want to transfer, and move or copy them directly between cloud accounts without downloading them to your device first.

This guide explains everything you need to know about file transfers in All Cloud Hub, including how to start a transfer, which types of transfers are supported, what happens while a transfer is running, how transfer limits and speed work, and how to monitor transfer activity.

What Is a Cloud-to-Cloud Transfer?

A cloud-to-cloud transfer moves files or folders from one connected cloud storage account to another without requiring you to manually download the data and upload it again.

For example, you can transfer files from Google Drive to Dropbox, from OneDrive to pCloud, or between other supported cloud storage accounts connected to All Cloud Hub.

All Cloud Hub is designed to keep the transfer process inside the cloud-to-cloud workflow. Your files do not need to be downloaded to your computer before being sent to the destination. This is particularly useful when working with large files, folders, or groups of files.

All Cloud Hub currently supports:

• Google Drive
• Google Photos
• Google Shared Drive
• Microsoft OneDrive
• Dropbox
• pCloud
• iCloud Drive
• iCloud Photos
• MEGA
• Backblaze B2

The exact transfer capabilities can depend on the source and destination provider, so supported-provider compatibility should be considered before starting a transfer.

What Can You Transfer?

All Cloud Hub supports several ways of selecting content for a transfer. You do not have to transfer files one at a time when you are working with larger collections.

Individual Files

You can select individual files and transfer them from one connected cloud account to another.

This is useful when you only need to move a specific document, image, video, archive, or other file.

For example, you might copy a project file from Dropbox to Google Drive without moving the rest of the folder.

Folders

You can also transfer an entire folder.

A folder transfer is useful when the files you need to move are already organized together. Instead of selecting each file individually, you can select the folder and transfer its contents as part of the same operation.

Folder structure and contents are handled as part of the transfer rather than requiring you to manually recreate the folder on the destination.

Multiple Files and Folders

All Cloud Hub also allows you to select multiple files and folders and transfer them together.

This is useful for larger reorganizations, migrations, or situations where related content is spread across several folders.

For example, you could select several project folders and transfer them from one cloud account to another in a single transfer action.

Copy vs. Move: What Is the Difference?

Before starting a transfer, you need to decide whether you want to copy or move the selected content.

The difference is important because it determines what happens to the original files.

Copy

When you choose Copy, All Cloud Hub creates a copy of the selected content in the destination cloud.

The original files remain in the source cloud.

For example:

Google Drive → Dropbox

If you copy a folder from Google Drive to Dropbox, the folder remains in Google Drive while a copy is created in Dropbox.

Copy is useful when you want to:

• Create another copy of important files
• Keep the original files in place
• Create a backup in another cloud
• Maintain the same content in two cloud accounts

Move

When you choose Move, the content is transferred to the destination and the original content is removed from the source after the transfer completes.

For example:

Dropbox → OneDrive

If you move a folder from Dropbox to OneDrive, the files are transferred to OneDrive and the originals are removed from Dropbox after the operation completes.

Because Move changes the source location, make sure you have selected the correct files and destination before confirming the transfer.

How to Transfer Files Between Cloud Storage Accounts

Once your cloud accounts are connected to All Cloud Hub, you can start a transfer directly from the FileVerse dashboard.

The basic process is:

Step 1: Connect Your Cloud Accounts

Connect the cloud storage accounts you want to use as the source and destination.

All Cloud Hub uses authorization from the respective cloud providers to connect your accounts. You do not need to give All Cloud Hub your cloud-storage password directly.

Also read about – Quick Start: Connect Your First Cloud Account to All Cloud Hub

Step 2: Open Your Files

Open the connected cloud account from FileVerse and locate the files or folders you want to transfer.

You can select an individual file, a folder, or multiple items depending on what you need to move.

Step 3: Start the Transfer

Choose the transfer action for the selected items.

You will then select the destination cloud account where the content should be transferred.

Step 4: Choose Copy or Move

Select whether you want to:

• Copy the content while keeping the original
• Move the content to the new cloud

Review this choice carefully because Move affects the original files after the transfer completes.

Step 5: Confirm the Transfer

Once the transfer is confirmed, All Cloud Hub begins processing the operation.

You can continue using All Cloud Hub while the transfer is running. Transfer activity can be viewed from the run history area and also the notification section.

What Happens During a Transfer?

A transfer may look simple from the user’s perspective, but several things happen after you click the transfer action.

At a high level, All Cloud Hub:

1. Receives your transfer request
2. Identifies the selected source files or folders
3. Connects the source and destination cloud services through their supported interfaces
4. Transfers the selected content to the destination
5. Tracks the transfer state and progress
6. Reports the resulting status in All Cloud Hub

All Cloud Hub does not permanently store your file contents. The platform handles the information required to manage and track the operation, while your files remain in your connected cloud storage accounts.

 

Important read – How All Cloud Hub Accesses and Protects Your Data

 

Your Files Do Not Need to Pass Through Your Device

One of the main advantages of a cloud-to-cloud transfer is that you do not have to manually download the files to your computer and upload them again.

This means a large transfer does not require enough free local storage to hold the entire dataset.

It also avoids the traditional:

Cloud A → Your Computer → Cloud B

workflow.

Instead, All Cloud Hub manages the transfer between the connected cloud services.

Your Files Stay in Your Cloud Accounts

All Cloud Hub is a management layer for your connected cloud storage accounts. It does not replace those accounts or become the permanent storage location for your files.

Your source files remain in the source cloud until the transfer operation changes them according to your selected action.

With Copy, the source remains intact.

With Move, the source content is removed after the transfer completes.

What Happens When Multiple Transfers Are Started?

If you start multiple transfers, they are queued rather than all being processed as completely independent operations at the same time.

The transfer activity and status are maintained so you can keep track of what is happening.

Starting another transfer does not automatically cancel an existing transfer. This is applicable for both manual and automatic scheduled file transfers.

How Long Does a Transfer Take?

There is no single transfer time that applies to every file or folder.

A small file may complete quickly, while a large folder containing thousands of files may take considerably longer.

Transfer time depends on factors such as:

• Total amount of data
• Number of files
• Individual file sizes
• Source cloud provider
• Destination cloud provider
• Provider API limits
• Current network and service conditions
• The plan and transfer speed available to your account

A transfer containing many small files can sometimes take longer than expected even when its total size is relatively small because each file still has to be processed.

Similarly, two transfers containing the same amount of data can take different amounts of time depending on the providers involved and their current conditions.

Does All Cloud Hub Throttle Transfer Speed?

The cloud-to-cloud transfer speed available to you depends on your All Cloud Hub plan.

However, transfer speed can still be affected by the source and destination cloud providers, including their API limits and current service conditions.

This means a higher plan does not guarantee a specific transfer speed for every file or provider combination.

Understanding All Cloud Hub Transfer Limits

All Cloud Hub applies a monthly transfer bandwidth allowance based on your plan.

Free Plan

The Free plan includes:

• Up to 3 connected cloud accounts
• Up to 5 GB of transfer bandwidth per month
• Standard cloud-to-cloud transfer speed
• Manual folder sync
• Scheduled automated file transfers
• Transfer/Run History

Power User Plan

The Power User plan includes:

• Unlimited connected cloud accounts
• Up to 100 GB of transfer bandwidth per month
• Faster cloud-to-cloud transfer speed
• Automatic folder sync
• Large file migration support
• Priority support

The transfer allowance is measured by the amount of data transferred between connected cloud storage accounts through All Cloud Hub. The allowance resets monthly.

What Counts Toward Your Transfer Limit?

The relevant usage is the amount of data transferred through All Cloud Hub.

For example, if you transfer a 2 GB file from one connected cloud account to another, that transfer uses 2 GB of your available transfer bandwidth.

Your cloud provider’s own storage quota is separate from All Cloud Hub’s transfer allowance.

These are two different limits:

• Cloud storage limit: How much data your cloud provider allows you to store.
• All Cloud Hub transfer limit: How much data you can transfer through All Cloud Hub during your plan’s monthly allowance.

Keeping this distinction clear can prevent confusion when a transfer does not start or when your monthly transfer allowance has been used.

How to Track a Transfer

Once a transfer starts, you do not have to guess whether it is still running.

All Cloud Hub provides transfer activity and status information through the Transfers area. The transfer status helps you understand what is happening with an active or completed operation.

For scheduled or automated transfers, Run History provides a record of the operation so you can review whether it completed and check the result without having to watch the transfer continuously.

What Should You Check?

When reviewing a transfer, pay attention to:

• Source cloud
• Destination cloud
• Selected files or folders
• Transfer status
• Whether the operation completed successfully
• Any error or failure information shown by All Cloud Hub

For important transfers, especially large migrations, it is also good practice to verify the destination after completion.

Check that the expected files or folders are present before deleting anything from the source.

How to Cancel or Stop a Transfer

A transfer that is already running should be treated carefully, especially when you have selected Move rather than Copy.

All Cloud Hub’s current documentation confirms that starting another transfer or opening another tab does not cancel an existing transfer.

However, the current public documentation does not specify a dedicated Cancel Transfer control or provide a confirmed set of steps for manually cancelling an active transfer.

For that reason, do not assume that closing a browser tab, opening another tab, or starting another transfer will cancel the existing operation.

If you need to stop an operation, use any cancellation control that is actually presented in your current All Cloud Hub interface. If no such control is available, avoid making changes to the source files while the transfer is active and allow the operation to reach a final state before taking further action.

This is particularly important for Move operations because the source content is affected after the transfer completes.

How to Retry a Failed Transfer

A failed transfer does not necessarily mean that your files or cloud accounts are damaged.

Transfers can fail because of conditions outside All Cloud Hub’s direct control, including provider API limits, authentication problems, file restrictions, permissions, or temporary service and network conditions.

If a transfer fails:

1. Check the transfer status and any error information shown.
2. Confirm that both the source and destination cloud accounts are still connected.
3. Check that you have the required permissions for the files.
4. Check available storage at the destination.
5. Check whether the files may be affected by provider-specific restrictions.
6. If the problem is temporary, retry the affected transfer after addressing the underlying issue.
7. Verify the destination after the retry completes.

The important point is to fix the reason for the failure before repeatedly retrying the same operation.

For example, retrying a transfer will not solve a destination storage limitation. Similarly, if an account connection needs attention, reconnecting or reauthorizing the account may be necessary before another attempt.

What Can Cause a Transfer to Take Longer or Fail?

Cloud-to-cloud transfers depend on multiple services, which means several factors can affect the result.

Provider API Limits

Cloud providers impose their own API limits. These limits can affect how quickly All Cloud Hub can interact with a provider.

Because these limits are controlled by the provider, All Cloud Hub cannot guarantee a fixed transfer speed for every cloud combination.

Large Files

Large files naturally require more time to transfer. Before starting a large migration, make sure the destination has enough available storage.

Many Small Files

A folder containing thousands of small files can take longer than expected because each item needs to be processed.

The total size alone does not determine transfer duration.

Permissions

The connected account needs the appropriate access to the files involved in the operation.

If the account cannot access a file or folder, the transfer may fail for that content.

Temporary Provider or Network Conditions

Cloud services can experience temporary slowdowns, rate limits, or interruptions.

These conditions can affect a transfer even when your All Cloud Hub configuration is correct.

How to Make Large Transfers More Predictable

For larger transfers, a little preparation can reduce avoidable problems.

Check the Destination Storage First

Make sure the destination cloud has enough available storage for the content you want to transfer.

The Power User plan also includes Smarter File Distribution, which checks available storage across connected drives and can recommend a suitable destination based on file size. It does not split a single file across multiple drives.

Start With a Smaller Transfer

If you are moving a very large collection, consider transferring a smaller group first.

This gives you an opportunity to confirm that the source and destination accounts work as expected before processing the entire dataset.

Keep Your Folder Structure Organized

A well-organized source makes it easier to select the correct files, understand what has been transferred, and verify the destination afterward.

Organization tips – Use Virtual Folders to Organize and Manage Your Files Easily

Verify Important Transfers

Do not assume that clicking Start means the job is finished.

For important files, verify that the expected content exists at the destination after the transfer reaches its completed state.

Transfer vs. Scheduled Transfer

All Cloud Hub also supports scheduled automated file transfers.

A normal transfer is useful when you want to move or copy files now.

A scheduled transfer is useful when you want an operation to run at a defined time without manually starting it each time.

All Cloud Hub can run scheduled transfers in the background and record their outcomes in Run History.

This makes scheduled transfers particularly useful for recurring workflows and planned file operations.

What Happens to the Original Files?

This depends entirely on whether you selected Copy or Move.

Transfer action	Destination	Original files
Copy	A copy is created	Remain in the source
Move	Content is transferred	Removed from the source after completion

If you are unsure whether you need the original files, Copy is the safer choice because it leaves the source content intact.

Use Move when you intentionally want to relocate the files and no longer need them in the source location.

What Happens If You Disconnect a Cloud Account?

Disconnecting a cloud account from All Cloud Hub does not delete the files stored in that cloud account.

It removes the account’s access from All Cloud Hub. The files remain in the original cloud storage service.

However, an active operation related to a disconnected account can stop because All Cloud Hub no longer has access to that cloud account.

Therefore, avoid disconnecting a source or destination account while an important transfer involving that account is still in progress.

Final Takeaway

Transferring files between cloud storage accounts does not have to mean downloading everything to your computer and uploading it again.

With All Cloud Hub, you can connect supported cloud accounts in FileVerse, select individual files, folders, or multiple items, choose between Copy and Move, and transfer the content between cloud services without using your device as the middle step.

The transfer process is affected by more than file size alone. Provider API limits, the number of files, file sizes, permissions, available destination storage, and current service conditions can all affect how long an operation takes.

The most important things to remember are:

• Copy keeps the original files in the source cloud.
• Move removes the original files after the transfer completes.
• File, folder, and bulk transfers are supported.
• Transfers can be monitored through the Transfers area.
• Scheduled transfers can be reviewed through Run History.
• Free users currently receive 5 GB/month of transfer bandwidth.
• Power User users currently receive 100 GB/month.
• Transfer speed can depend on the cloud providers involved and their current limits.
• All Cloud Hub does not permanently store your file contents.
• Always verify important files at the destination before removing the originals.

Once you understand these basics, transferring and organizing files across multiple cloud storage accounts becomes much easier to manage from a single place.