Gspace for Windows

Turn Gmail into a Personal Cloud with GSpace (Firefox)

GSpace is a Firefox extension that expands your Gmail beyond email storage. Once installed, it lets you save documents and files to your Gmail account and access them from other machines. It’s best used for personal backups and transferring files between locations rather than as a primary tool for sharing very large items.

Setup Overview

• Install the GSpace add-on from the Firefox extensions gallery and enable it in your browser.
• Click the GSpace icon in the lower-right corner of the browser window to sign in and add one or more Gmail accounts.
• Use the GSpace manager (accessed via Tools > GSpace) to upload, download, and manage your files.
• Keep the extension running in the background during transfers — speeds are modest but usually sufficient for routine file moves.

What GSpace Does Well (and Where It Falls Short)

• Useful for keeping backup copies online and moving files between different computers or locations.
• Supports multiple Gmail accounts, so you can spread storage across several inboxes if needed.
• Not optimized for high-speed transfers or sharing very large files; transfer rates are moderate and depend on your connection.
• Convenient for occasional access to important documents without setting up a separate cloud account.

Recent Compatibility Update

• Resolved an issue so GSpace works correctly with Gmail’s default HTTPS-only mode, restoring reliable connections and transfers.