Google announces the end of the free version of G Suite and announces that it will upgrade to paid Google Workspace by May 1st.

Google is looking for a transition to Google Workspace

　Google announced that the service of the free version of G Suite will end on July 1, 2022. The free version of G Suite removes some features from the current Google Workspace because it is also popular because it can also use mail services with their own domain names. Recruitment of users and provision of services began in August 2006 under the name "Google Apps for Your Domain" and stopped in December 2012. [photo] the service will continue to be provided after stopping the collection of help pages for the administrator, but this notification confirms that the service will also be terminated. To continue to use, you must upgrade to a paid "Google Workspace" by July 1st. Google recommends upgrading by May 1. If you upgrade before the deadline, you can use Google Workspace for free by July 1st. Even if the upgrade is retained, if the payment information is registered in the account, determine and upgrade to the appropriate scheme for Google Workspace based on the function the user is using. If the payment information is not set, the service will be suspended. In the same state, after 60 days, Google Workspace's main services, such as Gmail, Calendar, and Meet, will not be available. There are also services that can continue to be used, such as YouTube and Google photos. To restore a suspended account, you need to enter valid payment information. By the way, the cheapest Google Workspace plan as a transfer destination is "Business Starter", which costs 680 yen per month. In addition, Google has a tool for exporting data for users who decide not to upgrade. It is worth mentioning that services such as free Gmail and Google drives for individuals are not affected.

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