Overview of the Data Transfer API

The Data Transfer API manages the transfer of data from one user to another within a domain. One use case of this transfer is to reallocate application data belonging to a user who has left the organization.

To use the Data Transfer API, you define a transfer and then initiate it using the insert method. The transfer is defined in terms of one or more applications whose data will be transferred, and can include application- specific parameters.

1. Determine the application(s) for which you want to transfer data.
2. Construct a transfer resource that specifies the source and destination users and the applications for which to transfer data.
3. Invoke the insert method to add the transfer request.

The API includes additional methods and resources to help you construct and administer transfers, allowing you to do things like:

List applications available for data transfer Get application information by application ID List transfers by source user, destination user, or status Get a transfer request by resource ID

The various Quickstart guides provide concrete working examples for you to start with, and the API reference describes the resources and functions that make up the Data Transfer API.