Google One Not Working

Google updated its subscription plans for cloud storage with the introduction of the Google One program in 2018. This cloud storage was simplified and unified among various Google products. And now that Google Photos storage is no longer unlimited, many users will soon need to upgrade to a paid plan.

What does Google One offer, how much does it cost, and are there additional benefits? Here you have everything you need to know.

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What is Google One?

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Google One is Google's attempt to bring all of your cloud storage needs under one banner. The storage that you buy or get for free with a Google account is shared between Google Drive, Google Photos, and Gmail. In addition to the new moniker, Google also introduced some new storage tiers to make it a more attractive option.

That said, you can still access your files using those apps, so nothing changes when it comes to file interaction. The Google One app is for managing your subscription, communicating with Google experts, and accessing a host of other benefits such as hotel discounts, Google Play Store credit, Google hardware discounts, and more.

When it was first implemented, anyone with paid storage on Google Drive was automatically moved to an equivalent plan.

Where is it available?

Since its launch in the US alone, Google One has been rolled out in more than 140 countries. From Albania to Zimbabwe, you should have no problem registering. You can find the full list of supported countries here.

How much?

Everyone with a Google account gets 15GB of cloud storage for free. This used to come with unlimited photo storage if you agree to compress files in Google Photos to "high quality", but this is no longer the case. All photos and videos uploaded after June 1, 2021 will count towards your storage capacity.

Also Read: Best Google Photos Alternatives: Keep Your Photos Safe And Secure

The good news is that if you need more than what is available for free, Google's new subscription plans are quite affordable. These are the standard plans:

15GB: Free

100GB: $ 1.99 per month or $ 19.99 per year

200GB: $ 2.99 per month or $ 29.99 per year

2TB: $ 9.99 per month or $ 99.99 per year

There are three additional plans that offer even more storage. However, these are only available as updates to existing subscribers. These are those plans:

10 TB: $ 99.99 per month

20 TB: $ 199.99 per month

30 TB: $ 299.99 per month

The above prices are for the US and may vary depending on where you live. However, when currency conversions are analyzed, there is not a huge price difference from country to country.

One of the most important features of Google One is family sharing. The cloud storage you purchase can be shared with an additional five family members (six in total) by creating a family group or by sharing a plan with an existing group. Of course, only storage capacity is shared. No one else in the group will be able to access the files and photos you have saved.

All members of the family group will also be able to take advantage of the additional benefits that are also available. The only caveat here is that all group members must be in the same country.

In addition to the additional cloud storage, you can also take advantage of a host of additional features and benefits. Here is the complete list:

Google Experts: Have a question about Google products and services? These are the people you turn to. As part of your plan, you have direct access to Google experts who answer your questions and help you with general troubleshooting. Google experts are available wherever Google One is, but the level of support depends on the language.

Cashback on purchases: Thinking of buying the latest Google Pixel phone or Nest device? With a Google One subscription, you can get a percentage of your money back. You can get 3% back with the 200GB plan or 10% with the 2TB plan.

Android VPN - The 2TB plan comes with another cool perk: a mobile VPN from none other than Google. It's not necessarily the best VPN service you can get, but it's a decent extra. However, it is only available to subscribers in the US for now.

Additional benefits: Google also offers some additional benefits, ranging from Google Play credits and special discounts on hardware and services, to hotel deals and shopping deals. However, these benefits vary from country to country, but Google is continually rolling out new benefits in each region.

How to sign up for Google One

It's easy to sign up for a paid Google One plan, no matter what device you're using. The only basic requirement is a Google account. If you don't have one yet, you can create one here.

 

After that, go to the subscription page and choose a plan. Once you enter your payment details (or confirm if they are already there), you are good to go!

In addition, you can also register using the mobile application. These are the steps for that:

Download the Google One app.

Select or sign in with your Google account.

If you are not subscribed to a plan, tap the Become a member button on the welcome page.

Select a plan and enter your payment details if necessary

That's everything you need to know about Google's cloud storage service. If you're wondering how it compares to other cloud storage services, don't forget to check out our Google One comparison with the competition.

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