In January this year, Google announced that G Suite Free Version (old version) users need to pay to continue using their accounts. After nearly five months, Google has finally provided a solution that most users are satisfied with. Citing 9to5google reports, [users can continue to use their g-suite account for personal purposes.] ( https://support.google.com/a/answer/2855120?hl=zh -Hans#zippy=)
In January, Google's free g-suite users had to start paying for Google workspace if they wanted to keep their accounts. The company said that if users do not decide the paid workspace level they want by May 1, they will automatically upgrade according to their usage.
Later, Google said that you can choose to transfer to a free account, but you will lose some functions. But now, according to a supporting document from Google, there will be an option to continue using the service, which is open to people who are not used for commercial purposes.
The free personal use option will let you continue to use Gmail's custom domain name, use free google apps such as youtube, docs and meet, and keep all your data and purchases. Basically, as long as you choose a cost-free personal transition path by June 27, everything will remain the same. You can find instructions on how to do it in Google support files.
- after June 27, 2022, enterprise will no longer be able to use the G Suite Free Version (old version). Your account will be automatically converted to a paid subscription to Google workspace, and we will continue to provide new features through paid subscriptions to help businesses change the way they work. Google workspace recently launched a series of innovative features, including smart canvas , initiate meeting through document , and dedicated [chat rooms] to help organize people, topics and projects( https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/workspace/enabling-hybrid-work-with-google-workspace )。 In addition, it also provides greater storage space, higher security, 24x7 support services and so on.
You need to complete the upgrade to Google workspace before August 2021( https://support.google.com/a/answer/2633430 )。
If your account is only used by individuals or family members for non-commercial purposes, you can continue to use the G Suite Free Version (old version). To do this, you can click here Or go to the Google administration console and choose not to switch to Google workspace.
- if you do not take any action , your account will be suspended on August 1, 2022. To reactivate your account, you need to upgrade to Google workspace or contact the support team Confirm that you are a non enterprise user.
eligible education Institutions and public welfare institutions You can choose to migrate to the free Google workspace education foundation, and this migration will not lead to service interruption.
Learn more about how to convert to Google workspace。