Google is kicking out the free users who used to use the free G Suite with their own domain. There aren't many options at the moment.
The old, free version of G Suite will no longer be available as of May 1, 2022, Google said in January . In the meantime, the affected customers will have largely made their decision on how to proceed.
Nevertheless, Google has made changes to the support document. Among other things, this means that you have a few days longer to move through (if you want to move). The old, free version of G Suite will no longer be available from June 1, 2022
Google also answers the question " Is there a free option if I don't want to upgrade G Suite?" "
A free option is available for all customers who don't want to use Gmail with a custom domain (e.g. your-name@example.com) or want to manage multiple users. Customers who select this option will continue to have access to the free version of Google Workspace services such as Google Drive and Google Meet, as well as additional Google services such as Google Search, Google Maps and YouTube. They also have access to paid content such as movies purchased from the Google Play Store. In other words: on everything that every “free user” has on Google.
Over the next few weeks, these users will see a waiting list message in their admin console. If users want to use the free option, they must join this waitlist in the Admin console before June 1, 2022 or their account will be automatically switched to Google Workspace.
Customers on the waitlist can use the legacy free version of G Suite until the free option becomes available. Once that is the case, they will receive more information on what is happening with the account. You have 60 days to evaluate the free option or select Google Workspace before making any changes to the account.
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