Quick Summary

Step-by-Step Cancellation Methods

Method 1: Web Browser (Recommended)

1. Go to one.google.com
2. Sign in to your Google account if prompted
3. Click on Settings in the left sidebar
4. Scroll down to find Cancel membership
5. Click Cancel membership
6. Choose your reason for canceling (optional)
7. Click Cancel to confirm
8. you'll receive a confirmation email

Method 2: Google Play Store (Android)

1. Open the Google Play Store app
2. Tap your profile icon (top right)
3. Select Payments & subscriptions
4. Tap Subscriptions
5. Find Google One and tap it
6. Tap Cancel subscription
7. Follow the confirmation prompts

Method 3: iOS App Store

1. Open Settings on your iPhone/iPad
2. Tap your name at the top
3. Select Subscriptions
4. Find and tap Google One
5. Tap Cancel Subscription
6. Confirm the cancellation

Method 4: Google Account Settings

1. Go to myaccount.google.com
2. Sign in to your Google account
3. Click Payments & subscriptions
4. Select Manage subscriptions
5. Find Google One and click Cancel
6. Confirm the cancellation

Method 5: Contact Google Support

If other methods don't work:

• Visit support.google.com/googleone
• Use the "Contact us" option
• Request cancellation assistance via chat or phone
• Have your Google account email ready

Important Information

Refund Policy

• Google typically doesn't provide refunds for unused time
• You keep benefits until the end of your current billing period
• Refunds may be available for technical issues or billing errors
• Annual plans: No pro-rata refunds, but benefits continue until expiration

What Happens After Cancellation

• Google One benefits continue until billing period ends
• Storage reverts to 15GB free plan across Gmail, Drive, and Photos
• Excess files remain accessible but new uploads may be blocked
• Premium support and family sharing features end
• VPN access (where available) is disabled

Storage Plans & Pricing

• 100GB: $1.99/month or $19.99/year
• 200GB: $2.99/month or $29.99/year
• 2TB: $9.99/month or $99.99/year
• 5TB+: Higher plans available for more storage

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

• Data management: Download important files before storage reduction
• Family sharing: Notify family members before canceling shared plan
• Multiple accounts: Check all your Google accounts for active subscriptions
• Auto-renewal: Ensure cancellation prevents next billing cycle

Timeline

• Immediate: Cancellation confirmed, benefits continue
• End of billing cycle: Storage reduced to 15GB free tier
• If over limit: New uploads blocked, but files remain accessible

Alternative Options

• Downgrade plans: Switch to a smaller, cheaper storage plan
• Annual billing: Save money with yearly subscriptions
• Alternative storage: iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Amazon Drive
• Clean up storage: Delete old files to stay within 15GB free limit
• Family sharing: Share costs with up to 5 family members