Google Drive, Gmail, Photos, and other cloud services are essential tools for storing and sharing files. However, the free 15 GB of storage shared across these services can quickly fill up, leaving you with limited space. But here’s a little-known secret: you can become a Google One member and share your storage with others, effectively expanding your cloud storage without paying extra.
Advantages of Google One Sharing:
Google One’s sharing feature lets you extend your cloud storage to others without compromising your files’ privacy. Your files remain secure, and no one gains access to them without your permission. The primary requirement for sharing storage is to be part of a family group. Here’s what you need:
- A Google Account: It should not be a work, school, or organization account.
- Reside in the Same Country: All members must live in the same country as the administrator.
- Single Family Membership: You can’t be part of multiple families simultaneously.
- No Previous Family Membership: You should not have been part of any family group in the past 12 months.
This sharing benefit enables you to share storage and the Google One subscription cost, making it more economical for everyone. You can even invite friends and your partner, as long as they reside in the same country as you.
How to Share Google One Storage:
To activate Google One sharing, follow these steps:
- Open Google Play.
- Tap on your profile icon.
- Select “Settings” and click on ‘Family.’
- Choose ‘Register to create the family library.’
- Confirm that you want to become a family manager using your Google account.
- Open the Google One app.
- Click on ‘Menu,’ access the settings.
- Select ‘Manage family settings’ and activate ‘Share Google One with family.’
- Click ‘Share’ to confirm the process.
- Click on ‘Manage family group’ again to start inviting users.
As the administrator, you control who joins your Google One family group. If you ever want to deactivate sharing, simply return to the ‘Manage family settings’ section and disable ‘Share Google One with family members.’ Enjoy the benefits of shared storage, collaborate with others, and make the most of your Google One subscription without breaking the bank.