Free Google Workspace for Business Plans: Eligibility and Requirements Guide

Free Google Workspace for Business Plans: Eligibility and Requirements Guide

By Michael Turner

December 4, 2024 at 10:15 AM

Free Google Workspace Starter Plan Offer

Get a free year of Google Workspace Starter plan with a custom email address when you upgrade to eligible website plans including Website Business or Website Commerce (Basic or Advanced).

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must have an eligible website plan (Business, Commerce Basic, or Commerce Advanced)
  • Must sign up within one year of registering or upgrading to an eligible plan
  • Cannot use a domain that has or previously had a Google Workspace account
  • Domain must share billing and permission settings with your site
  • Not available for Personal Website or Mobile Start plans

How to Check Eligibility:

  1. Open the Google Workspace panel
  2. Select Google Workspace Starter plan
  3. Look for "Google Workspace Inbox free" in the Order Summary

Offer Terms:

  • Limited to one new email address per eligible website
  • Additional users can be added at full price
  • Monthly billing requires active auto-renewal for the free year
  • Canceling or disabling auto-renewal during the free year will suspend the account

How to Claim:

  1. Verify eligibility and upgrade website plan if needed
  2. Access Google Workspace panel
  3. Choose monthly or annual billing
  4. Select Business Starter plan
  5. Complete signup process

Important Notes:

  • If using a Squarespace domain, it must be moved to your site before claiming the offer
  • Account suspension occurs at the end of billing cycle if cancelled during free period
  • Reactivation requires payment after suspension
  • Additional users can be added at standard pricing

If you believe you're eligible but don't see the offer, consult the Troubleshooting Google Workspace guide for assistance.

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