Upgrade from G Suite legacy free edition

Convert G Suite to a paid edition to get more business features

Changes to upgrades starting in November 2019

When you upgrade from G Suite legacy free edition to G Suite Basic, G Suite Business, or G Suite Enterprise:

  • You immediately switch to a paid G Suite subscription
  • You can’t downgrade your account back to G Suite legacy free edition

Note: If you upgraded before this change, you could downgrade during the 14-day trial period.

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How to upgrade

Step 1: Choose your business features

Depending on the features you want, you can upgrade to the G Suite Basic, Business, or Enterprise edition. Compare features below to decide which edition you want.

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  G Suite Enterprise G Suite Business G Suite Basic Free edition
Maximum number of users Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 10
Email, document, image storage per user Unlimited Unlimited 30 GB 15 GB
24/7 customer support ✔ ✔ ✔  
99.9% guaranteed uptime ✔ ✔ ✔  
Option to disable Gmail ads ✔ ✔ ✔  
Ability to use Microsoft Outlook® ✔ ✔ ✔  
Mobile device management ✔ ✔ ✔  
Archiving with Vault ✔ ✔    
Login security keys ✔ ✔    
Drive activity reports ✔ ✔    
Advanced reports and policy controls ✔ ✔    
Enhanced security, controls, and customization ✔      
Step 2: Upgrade to a paid subscription for G Suite

After deciding which G Suite edition you want, follow the steps to switch to a paid subscription. After you upgrade:

  • You immediately switch to a paid G Suite subscription
  • You can’t downgrade back to G Suite legacy free edition

Upgrade to G Suite Basic

  1. Sign in to your Google Admin console.

    Sign in using your administrator account (does not end in @gmail.com).

  2. From the Admin console Home page, go to Billing.
  3. Next to G Suite legacy, click Upgrade to G Suite
  4. Review the notice about upgrading and click Get started.
  5. Select the payment plan, enter your number of users, and then click Continue.
  6. Review the order, check the box to indicate you have read the terms of the agreement, and then click Continue.
  7. If you haven't already, enter your payment information and click Continue.

Upgrade to G Suite Business or Enterprise

  1. Sign in to your Google Admin console.

    Sign in using your administrator account (does not end in @gmail.com).

  2. From the Admin console Home page, go to Appsand thenG Suite.

    To see Apps you might have to click More controls at the bottom.

  3. In the top right, click Add Services.
  4. Below G Suite Business or G Suite Enterprise, click Add It Now.
  5. Review the notice about upgrading and click Get started.
  6. Select the payment plan, enter your number of users, and then click Continue.
  7. Review the order, check the box to indicate you have read the terms of the agreement, and then click Continue.
  8. If you haven't already, enter your payment information and click Continue.
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