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Tally and Google Drive Integration

While Tally itself might not directly integrate with Google Drive through a native feature, users can still leverage Google Drive for storing and accessing Tally data indirectly. Here’s how:

  1. Backup and Storage: Users can manually save their Tally data (like company data files) to Google Drive. This involves zipping the data files (with a .tda or .tdf extension) and then uploading them to Google Drive for safe storage.

  2. Using Cloud Services: Some third-party services and software offer integration between Tally and cloud storage solutions, including Google Drive. These services might provide an automated way to backup Tally data to Google Drive or other cloud platforms.

  3. Google Drive as a Common Platform: For collaboration, users can export reports and data from Tally (in formats like PDF, Excel, etc.) and share them directly from Google Drive. This allows teams to access financial information without needing direct access to the Tally software.

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This information should help you understand how to approach using Tally with Google Drive, even if Tally 7.2 might not directly support cloud integrations. tally 7.2 google drive

Security Considerations for Tally 7.2 + Google Drive

Tally 7.2 has no encryption for data at rest. Google Drive encrypts files in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES-256), but your biggest risk is unauthorized access.

How to Use Tally 7.2 with Google Drive (Workarounds)

Since Tally 7.2 cannot directly “save to Drive,” users employ these methods:

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Install Google Drive for Desktop

    • Download from google.com/drive/download.
    • Install and sign in with your Google account.
    • After installation, you will see a Google Drive folder in Windows File Explorer (typically G:\My Drive or C:\Users\YourName\Google Drive).

  2. Locate Your Tally 7.2 Data

    • Open File Explorer → C:\Tally.7.2\Data.
    • Note the folder names of your companies.

  3. Create a Backup Folder in Google Drive

    • Inside your My Drive, create a new folder named Tally7.2_Backup_YYYYMMDD.

  4. Copy Data

    • Right-click on the company folder(s) inside C:\Tally.7.2\Data.
    • Select Copy.
    • Paste it into your new Google Drive folder.

1. Manual Upload/Download

Method 3: Hybrid Approach – Scheduled Sync via Google Drive for Desktop

This is the recommended method for most businesses. You keep Tally data locally but use Google Drive’s “Backup and Sync” (now part of Drive for Desktop) to periodically sync specific folders.

Better Alternatives (If You Can Upgrade)

If you are reading this and feel frustrated, consider: Tally and Google Drive Integration While Tally itself

  1. TallyPrime (the modern version) has native cloud storage and remote access.
  2. Tally on AWS or Azure where the entire OS is in the cloud.
  3. Third-party Tally cloud backup tools like Safebox or Vyapari that integrate directly with Google Drive via APIs.

However, for those committed to Tally 7.2, the Google Drive method remains the most cost-effective (free) and reliable solution.

Step-by-Step Video Tutorial Summary (Text Version)

Many users search for “Tally 7.2 Google Drive” after watching a YouTube video. Here’s the exact flow from the most popular tutorial:

  1. Install Google Drive Backup and Sync (legacy version).
  2. Open Tally → press F12 → Configure → Change data path to G:\My Drive\TallyData (but Tally 7.2 doesn’t allow network drives! So this fails).
  3. Correct method shown in video: Use subst command to map Google Drive to a local drive letter Z:: 
    subst Z: "C:\Users\YourName\Google Drive\TallyData"
  4. Then inside Tally, change data path to Z:\.
  5. Tally thinks it’s local; Google Drive syncs in background.

Note: The subst method works but must be re-run after every reboot unless you add it to startup scripts.