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How to Change Cloud Account When Saving a Copy to Google Drive

Tauseeq Magsi Oct 18, 2026 868 views

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The user needs to switch their current cloud storage account (such as iCloud or Google) to save a document copy to a different Google Drive account.

How to Change Your Cloud Account When Saving a Copy to Google Drive

Product: Cloud Storage Integration
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Saving a copy of an edited document to a specific cloud storage location.
Observed behavior: The user wants to save a document to a different cloud account but is currently logged into another account within the application's save menu.

Before you start

Ensure you have the correct email address and password for the new Google Drive or iCloud account you wish to switch to, and verify your device has an active internet connection.

Solution 1Recommended

Sign Out and Switch Your Cloud Storage Account

The most direct way to change where your document is saved is to sign out of the currently linked cloud account and log in with the preferred one.

When you save a copy to a cloud service like Google Drive, the application uses the account that was last authorized. To change the destination account, you must revoke the current session and authenticate with the new credentials.

Open the Save As menu

Navigate to the document you want to save, click or tap on the 'File' menu, and select the 'Save As' option.

Select the cloud storage location

Choose the cloud service you want to use (such as Google Drive) from the list of available save locations.

Sign out of the current account

Locate the account settings, profile picture, or the 'Sign Out' button within the cloud storage prompt and click it to disconnect the current account.

Sign in with the new account

Click 'Sign In' or 'Add Account' and enter the credentials for the different Google Drive or iCloud account you want to use.

Save the document copy

Once authorized, browse to your desired folder within the new cloud account and click 'Save'.

Sign Out and Switch Your Cloud Storage Account

Account Authorization: You may be prompted by your browser or operating system to grant the application permission to access the new Google Drive account during the sign-in process. Click 'Allow' to proceed.

Manage Multiple Cloud Drives

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WPS Office provides seamless built-in integration with popular third-party cloud storage services, including Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. You can easily add multiple cloud accounts and switch between them effortlessly when saving your documents.

1. Open your document in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open the file you wish to save to the cloud.
2. Access the Save As feature: Click on the 'Menu' button in the top left corner and select 'Save As'.
3. Add Cloud Storage: Click on 'Add Cloud Storage' from the location list and select 'Google Drive'.
4. Sign in and save: Sign in to your preferred Google account, authorize access, and save the document directly to your drive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I be logged into multiple Google Drive accounts at the same time when saving?

In most standard applications, you can only actively save to one authorized account per cloud service at a time. To save to a different account, you must either switch accounts during the saving process or add it as a separate linked drive in software that supports multiple accounts, like WPS Office.

Will signing out of iCloud or Google Drive delete my saved files?

No, signing out of your cloud account only disconnects the account from the document editing application. All your previously saved files remain safely stored in the cloud.

Why is Google Drive not showing up in my save options?

If Google Drive is not visible in your save locations, you may need to install the official Google Drive app on your device, ensure you are signed in, or manually add it as a third-party storage location within your application's settings.

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