Downloading all our files from Filing Cabinet

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We want to download a backup copy of all the files we have uploaded to the filing cabinet. It seems I have to do this one-by-one, which is very tedious. I have found a thread in this forum from 2015 which says there is an option in the Manager tab > Group Settings tab where you can download the entire contents of the Filing Cabinet as a zip file. I have spoken to our Groupsite Manager and he says the option does not seem to be there any more. How can we achieve this? 
Also, is there any limit on the size of the download/zip file that can be created? If so, is it possible to download the files a few folders at a time?
Thanks, Richard

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Hi Richard
We are clearly of one mind - I emailed the support team in the States this morning with this very question! They're normally pretty good at getting back fairly quickly. I'll let you know what they say.
All the best
Beth

Richard and Beth,

Look for a separate email from Groupsite Support.  Thank you.

@Regina Davis...can you share the response here in the feed. I think the information about how to do this will be helpful to others as well. Thank you!

Exporting all files from the File Cabinet is currently not available.  We will advise when this is updated and will be a feature for Groupsite Managers.  Thank you.

This was six months ago, and there seems to be no progress on this. I don't whether your managers think that stopping people exporting their content in one easy step is a good way of preventing people migrating to other platforms, but for me it is a strong motivation to consider migrating. I think the best way to keep your customers is to build a service that let's them do what they need to do with their content.

Richard, thank you for your feedback.  Our developers are currently focusing on bringing a better experience to Groupsite's users. We are progressing with upgrading our platform though some features take longer. This includes exporting content. We have added some exporting capabilities.  Building additional exporting features would take hours and focus from areas where we currently need our developers. If you need files from your file cabinet, you have the ability to download files, and folders to your computers. As opposed to an easy, one click export button, you would need to download each individual file. We do expect to add additional exporting in the future and will advise when this is available.

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