Let’s be honest, the free 15GB Google Drive storage is barely enough to store our necessary files & documents. On the flip side, your lower-tier Google One plan might not be providing enough storage for your work or personal needs.
No matter the cause, upgrading your Google One storage plan according to your needs will give enough stretch to your cloud storage to save all your necessary files. These higher-tier plans also offer various features & have variable pricing.
So let’s dive into this article & discuss everything you need to know about Google One subscriptions & how to upgrade to these plans.
Google One Subscription Plans and Pricing
Google One subscription currently has three plans—Basic, Standard, and Premium. Each plan has a different price based on monthly or annual payment methods. Let’s take a look at the overall plans and pricing of Google One subscription:
| Attributes | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $1.99 | $2.99 | $9.99 |
| Yearly Price | $19.99 | $29.99 | $99.99 |
| Storage Limit | 100GB | 200GB | 2TB |
| Features | ● Share with up to 5 persons ● Access to Google Experts ● VPN for multiple devices ● Extra member benefits ● More editing options in Google Photos ● Monitor the dark web | ● Share with up to 5 persons ● Access to Google Experts ● VPN for multiple devices ● Extra member benefits ● More editing options in Google Photos ● Monitor the dark web | ● Share with up to 5 persons ● Access to Google Experts ● VPN for multiple devices ● Extra member benefits ● More editing options in Google Photos ● Monitor the dark web ● Google Workspace Premium |
These are the plans that are available globally. In the unlikely event that the 2TB plan is not enough for you, there are some additional options with even higher storage capacity. But these special plans are only available in certain countries and for current subscribers.
- 5TB Plan: $25/month or $250/year, 5TB storage, same perks as the original tier, 10% cash back on Google Store purchases.
- 10TB Plan: $50/month or $600/year, 10TB storage, same perks as the 5TB plan.
- 20TB Plan: $100/month or $1,200/year, 20TB storage, same perks as the 5TB plan.
- 30TB Plan: $150/month or $1,800/year, 30TB storage, same perks as the 5TB plan.
The pricing of all these plans may vary depending on the region or discounts provided by Google. You might also see the pricing in your local currency instead of in dollars.
Note: You’ll need to have a personal account in order to upgrade or subscribe to Google One plans. Workspace accounts, such as student accounts, can not be used to access Google One.
Upgrade your Google One Storage Plan
Now that you know about the Google One subscription plans, let’s see how you can upgrade to one. First, go to Google One’s website and sign in with your personal account. Then select Settings > Change membership plan. Now choose your preferred plan and hit Upgrade.
After that, choose a payment method, finish the payment process, and click on Subscribe.
In case it was too brief for you, here’s the step-by-step guide to upgrade your Google One storage plan:
- Open a browser on your phone/PC and go to one.google.com.
- Click on Settings from the left side pane and select Change membership plan.
- Choose a new plan from the Upgrade options section.
- Click on Upgrade from your preferred plan.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the payment process.
- Hit Subscribe.
Each Google One subscription plan offers both monthly and annual payment methods. So each tier of upgrades will cost differently based on which payment method you’ve chosen.
Can’t Upgrade Google One Storage Plan
I have seen some reports on Reddit and Quora that certain users can’t find the option to upgrade or even downgrade their current Google One subscription plan. This issue is primarily prevalent for both iOS and Android users.
If you’re using an iPhone or Mac and can’t find the upgrade option, you need to upgrade your Google One plan via Apple Cloud. You can also use a browser on your laptop and go to one.google.com. Then log in to your Google account and choose the upgrade plan from there.
Furthermore, it might depend on where you purchased the subscription. If you’ve used an iPhone, for instance, you need to upgrade your plan from the AppStore > your profile picture > your subscriptions.
Then find Google One and tap on View all plans. From there, choose a higher-tier plan with more storage.
The same applies to Android users. Go to your device’s PlayStore and find your current subscription plan to upgrade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I upgrade my Google One storage?
Yes, you can upgrade your Google One storage by subscribing to either a Basic, Standard, or Premium plan.
How do I get 100GB on Google Drive?
To get 100GB on your personal Google Drive account, subscribe to Google One’s Basic plan. This plan offers 100GB of storage, along with several features, such as shared storage, monitoring the dark web, extra membership perks, etc.
How do I check my Google One available storage?
If you want to check the available storage in Google One, go to one.google.com and click on the Storage option from the left side pane. You’ll see the full details of your Google One storage.
Wrapping Up
If you don’t want to spend money on extending your allocated Google Cloud storage, you can just open multiple Google accounts to get extra storage. But your important files will be scattered across different IDs. So, subscribing to a Google One plan is your only option to get the most out of cloud storage.
Anyway, that’s about it. Feel free to ask any questions about the Google One subscription plan in the comment section below.
Have a good one!
