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Cancel Google Drive: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

Q: Will I get a refund if I cancel Google Drive storage?

Google doesn't offer refunds for unused time on Google One subscriptions. Your storage remains active until the end of your current billing period.

Q: What happens to my files after I cancel?

Your files remain accessible but you can't upload new ones if you exceed the 15GB free limit. Files aren't automatically deleted when you cancel.

Q: Can I cancel Google Drive without affecting Gmail and Photos?

No, Google Drive storage is part of Google One which manages storage across all Google services including Gmail and Google Photos.

Q: Why can't I find the cancel button in my Google account?

You might have subscribed through Google Play Store or App Store. Check those platforms' subscription sections to cancel instead.

Q: Does cancelling Google Drive affect other users on my family plan?

Yes, if you're the family manager, cancelling affects all family members' storage. Individual family members cannot cancel just their portion.

Q: Can I reactivate my Google Drive storage after cancelling?

Yes, you can resubscribe to Google One at any time. Your files that were within the 15GB limit will still be there.

Cancelling Google Drive storage isn't always straightforward since it's tied to your Google One subscription. The process affects your entire Google account storage across Gmail, Photos, and Drive. This guide covers how to cancel or downgrade your storage plan.

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Quick Cancellation Overview

Cancel Online

Yes

Main Cancel methods

Google Account

Mobile App

Google Play Store

Apple App Store

Time to Cancel

2-3 mins

Instant cancellation

Where to Cancel

Google Account Settings

Under Payments & subscriptions

Google Drive storage is part of Google One, which manages storage across all Google services. Cancelling affects your Gmail, Photos, and Drive storage limits. Most users can cancel directly from their Google account settings.

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Tips & Tricks

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Cancel Your Google Drive Storage

Follow these steps to cancel your Google Drive storage subscription. This will downgrade you to the free 15GB plan shared across all Google services.

Cancel Your Google Drive Storage

Follow these steps to cancel your Google Drive storage subscription. This will downgrade you to the free 15GB plan shared across all Google services.

Cancel Your Google Drive Storage

Follow these steps to cancel your Google Drive storage subscription. This will downgrade you to the free 15GB plan shared across all Google services.

01

Sign in to your Google account

Go to myaccount.google.com and sign in with the Google account that has the storage subscription.

02

Navigate to Payments & subscriptions

Click Payments & subscriptions in the left menu, then select Subscriptions to view all active subscriptions.

03

Find your Google One subscription

Look for Google One in your subscription list. This manages your Google Drive storage along with Gmail and Photos storage.

04

Cancel the subscription

Click on the Google One subscription, then select Cancel subscription. You may be asked to provide feedback about why you're cancelling.

05

Confirm cancellation

Review the cancellation details and confirm. You'll receive an email confirmation and your storage will remain active until the current billing period ends.

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Google Drive-specific things to know

Google Drive storage works differently than other services since it's tied to your entire Google account ecosystem.

Google Drive-specific things to know

Google Drive storage works differently than other services since it's tied to your entire Google account ecosystem.

Google Drive-specific things to know

Google Drive storage works differently than other services since it's tied to your entire Google account ecosystem.

Storage affects all Google services

Cancelling Google Drive storage also reduces your Gmail and Google Photos storage to the free 15GB limit shared across all services.

Files aren't deleted immediately

Family plans cancel for everyone

Storage affects all Google services

Cancelling Google Drive storage also reduces your Gmail and Google Photos storage to the free 15GB limit shared across all services.

Files aren't deleted immediately

Family plans cancel for everyone

Storage affects all Google services

Cancelling Google Drive storage also reduces your Gmail and Google Photos storage to the free 15GB limit shared across all services.

Files aren't deleted immediately

Family plans cancel for everyone

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can help you avoid issues when your storage plan ends.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can help you avoid issues when your storage plan ends.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can help you avoid issues when your storage plan ends.

1. Back up important files

If you're over the 15GB free limit, download important files before your subscription ends to avoid losing access.

2. Check your current storage usage

3. Consider family members

1. Back up important files

If you're over the 15GB free limit, download important files before your subscription ends to avoid losing access.

2. Check your current storage usage

3. Consider family members

1. Back up important files

If you're over the 15GB free limit, download important files before your subscription ends to avoid losing access.

2. Check your current storage usage

3. Consider family members

Alternative ways to cancel Google Drive

Depending on how you subscribed to Google One, you may need to cancel through a different platform instead of your Google account.

Alternative ways to cancel Google Drive

Depending on how you subscribed to Google One, you may need to cancel through a different platform instead of your Google account.

Alternative ways to cancel Google Drive

Depending on how you subscribed to Google One, you may need to cancel through a different platform instead of your Google account.

Google Play Store

If you signed up through an Android device, you might need to cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions.

Use the Direct link Below or

Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions

Play Store Cancel Link

Google Play Store

If you signed up through an Android device, you might need to cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions.

Use the Direct link Below or

Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions

Play Store Cancel Link

Apple App Store

iPhone and iPad users who subscribed through the Google Drive app need to cancel via App Store subscriptions.

"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"

Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:

Iphone Cancel Guide

Apple App Store

iPhone and iPad users who subscribed through the Google Drive app need to cancel via App Store subscriptions.

"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"

Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:

Iphone Cancel Guide

Google Play Store

If you signed up through an Android device, you might need to cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions.

Use the Direct link Below or

Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions

Play Store Cancel Link

Apple App Store

iPhone and iPad users who subscribed through the Google Drive app need to cancel via App Store subscriptions.

"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"

Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:

Iphone Cancel Guide

Alternatives to cancelling your subscription

If you're cancelling due to cost or storage needs, you might be able to downgrade or manage your storage instead.

Alternatives to cancelling your subscription

If you're cancelling due to cost or storage needs, you might be able to downgrade or manage your storage instead.

Alternatives to cancelling your subscription

If you're cancelling due to cost or storage needs, you might be able to downgrade or manage your storage instead.

Downgrade your Google One plan

Google One offers multiple storage tiers. You can reduce your plan instead of cancelling completely if you need some extra storage.

100GB for $1.99/month
200GB for $2.99/month
2TB for $9.99/month

Plan Select Page

Switch Your Billing Cycle

Switch from monthly to annual billing to save money on your Google One subscription.

Save up to 17% with annual billing

Share Your Plan

Google One family plans let up to 5 family members share storage, making it more cost-effective than individual subscriptions.

Downgrade your Google One plan

Google One offers multiple storage tiers. You can reduce your plan instead of cancelling completely if you need some extra storage.

100GB for $1.99/month
200GB for $2.99/month
2TB for $9.99/month

Plan Select Page

Switch Your Billing Cycle

Switch from monthly to annual billing to save money on your Google One subscription.

Save up to 17% with annual billing

Share Your Plan

Google One family plans let up to 5 family members share storage, making it more cost-effective than individual subscriptions.

Downgrade your Google One plan

Google One offers multiple storage tiers. You can reduce your plan instead of cancelling completely if you need some extra storage.

100GB for $1.99/month
200GB for $2.99/month
2TB for $9.99/month

Plan Select Page

Switch Your Billing Cycle

Switch from monthly to annual billing to save money on your Google One subscription.

Save up to 17% with annual billing

Share Your Plan

Google One family plans let up to 5 family members share storage, making it more cost-effective than individual subscriptions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling Google Drive

Common questions about cancelling Google Drive storage and what happens next.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling Google Drive

Common questions about cancelling Google Drive storage and what happens next.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling Google Drive

Common questions about cancelling Google Drive storage and what happens next.

Will I get a refund if I cancel Google Drive storage?

What happens to my files after I cancel?

Can I cancel Google Drive without affecting Gmail and Photos?

Why can't I find the cancel button in my Google account?

Does cancelling Google Drive affect other users on my family plan?

Can I reactivate my Google Drive storage after cancelling?

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About Google Drive

Google Drive is a cloud storage service that allows users to store, sync, and share files across devices. It integrates with Google Workspace apps and provides automatic backup for photos and documents. Storage beyond the free 15GB requires a Google One subscription.

Why people cancel Google Drive

Not using the extra storage space
Found cheaper cloud storage alternatives
Switching to a different ecosystem
Only needed temporary extra storage
Google One price increased

Why people cancel Google Drive

Not using the extra storage space
Found cheaper cloud storage alternatives
Switching to a different ecosystem
Only needed temporary extra storage
Google One price increased

Why people cancel Google Drive

Not using the extra storage space
Found cheaper cloud storage alternatives
Switching to a different ecosystem
Only needed temporary extra storage
Google One price increased

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