How to Cancel Google One Subscription
Your 3-Minute Guide

Google One enables users to expand their cloud storage, which is particularly beneficial for Google Docs and Google Photo users. If you no longer use your excess storage or are moving to a new cloud-based service, you’re probably wondering how to cancel your subscription.

In this guide, we’ll reveal how to cancel your Google One subscription with zero hassle—whether you’re using a desktop or mobile device.

How to cancel Google One on desktop

If you’re using a desktop or laptop computer, you can cancel your Google One subscription through your browser. Here’s how:

Step 1: Go to the Google One website

Open your web browser and head to the Google One website. Sign in to your Google account if you’re not already logged in. Make sure you’re signed in with the account associated with the Google One subscription you want to cancel.

Step 2: Access your subscription settings

Once you access the Google One homepage, look on the left-hand side of the page, and you’ll see a menu. The Settings section is at the bottom of this sidebar.

Step 3: Manage your plan

Under the Subscription section in the Settings section, you’ll see an option for Manage Membership. Click it to access the details of your Google One subscription.

Step 4: Cancel your subscription

After clicking on Manage membership, you’ll see a page showing your current plan, monthly or annual charges, and renewal date. Near the bottom, you’ll see a button labelled Cancel membership.

Step 5: Confirm cancellation

Once you click on the cancel membership button, Google will ask you to confirm the cancellation and provide details on how long you’ll retain your storage. If you’re happy to go ahead, click Confirm.

Step 6: Confirmation email

Once you’ve completed the cancellation process, Google will send you a confirmation email that provides information about your plan and what happens when you lose access.

How to cancel Google One on iOS and Android devices

If you prefer to cancel your Google One subscription on your mobile device, the process is just as easy, for Android or iOS device users. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Open the Google One app

First, open the Google One app on your device. If it’s not installed, you can download it from the Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store. Once you’re in the app, sign into the account linked with your subscription.

Step 2: Access settings

In the app, tap on the Settings icon, usually in the screen’s upper right corner. You’ll then see a menu which lets you manage your Google One account.

Step 3: Manage membership

In the Settings menu, tap on Manage Membership to access the section that details your plan and payment details.

Step 4: Cancel

Scroll to the bottom of the page and locate the Cancel membership option. Tap on this option to cancel your subscription.

Step 5: Confirm cancellation

Google will display a confirmation screen that explains what will happen once you cancel your subscription, including how long you’ll have access to it and what happens when you exceed your free limit. If you’re happy to continue, tap Confirm.

Step 6: Wait for the confirmation email

Just like with the desktop process, you’ll receive a confirmation email once the cancellation is complete. Keep an eye on your inbox for this email, as it contains useful information about your subscription’s remaining duration and storage situation.

Are there alternatives to cancelling Google One?

Most Google One plans are affordable, but you might not need extra storage. Some people prefer having the option to increase their storage and look for alternatives to cancelling. They include:

Choose alternative payments

While linking your bank account to Google One can be beneficial, it also means you need to remember to cancel the subscription service. If you want more control over your payments, choosing a prepaid virtual card is beneficial, as they don’t link to your account.

You load the card with funds, and it will pay for your subscription until the balance is depleted. If there aren’t enough funds on the card, Google One won’t be able to charge you. Virtual cards also use advanced security features, including payment tokenization and Mastercard 3D Secure 2.0.

Downgrade to a cheaper plan

Instead of cancelling your subscription entirely, you can choose a smaller, less expensive plan with less storage. For example, if you only need some extra space for personal files, there’s no point in paying for 30 TB.

Think about how much space you’ll need and upgrade your plan based on that. That way you can reduce your costs and avoid paying too much.

Free up space

If you use Google One for work and personal storage, it quickly builds up. Going through your account and looking for older files, photos and videos that you no longer need can save money and free up storage.

Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos offer tools to help identify large or unnecessary files for deletion.

Final thoughts

Cancelling your Google One subscription is usually simple, but you might encounter issues. If that’s the case, contacting Google’s support service is the best way to proceed with the cancellation and avoid extra charges.

Opting for a Getsby Virtual Card gives you complete control over your spending, as you won’t need to link a bank account. Begin your application today, and you can use the card within a few minutes.