Google One VPN to Shut Down Later This Year (2024)

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Google One VPN to Shut Down Later This Year? ›

Starting June 20, 2024, VPN by Google One will be discontinued.

We weren't very impressed when we reviewed it, and Google has told the news site 9to5Google that it's “discontinuing the VPN feature as [it] found people simply weren't using it.” The company followed up by saying the cancellation would allow it to “refocus” and “support more in-demand features with Google One.”

VPN by Google One is going away in the next few months, with no specific timeline provided today. Existing users will be directed to third-party VPN alternatives. Meanwhile, there are no changes to the free Pixel VPN introduced with the Pixel 7 series in 2022.

Is Google One VPN trustworthy? Google One VPN is trustworthy when it comes to its protection. But since Google is a data miner in its own right, and independent testing found back-door workarounds for Google to see your data, we're not sure if it's trustworthy against itself.

Cons: The thing I really don't like is the way they pack all of the phone backup and recovery together. It doesn't allow you to switch phones and still have access to the text or apps from the backup instead the old phone's backup is basically useless.

To enforce legal orders - In rare cases, Google may be legally compelled to deny access to certain VPN IP addresses. Poor VPN behavior - Shady VPNs engaging in scraping, spamming, or other ToS violations may get blacklisted.

Enlarge / The Google One VPN settings. The Google One VPN that's shutting down was by far the most flexible, with the widest platform support, and its shutdown represents Google ending VPN support for Windows and Mac. The Pixel and Fi VPNs will keep running, possibly with new branding.

Important: If you have more than 15GB of data saved to your Google account when you cancel Google One, you won't lose any data. But you won't be able to upload files, create new documents, or receive emails until you clear up space.

Google One's availability is based on the country you use for Google Play. If your location is listed below but you can't sign up for Google One, learn how to update your Google Play country.

Google is ending unlimited storage for all higher education institutions. Storage quotas will be set on all App State accounts on March 28, 2024, and Google Photos will be turned off for employees and discontinued for students. Employee accounts will be limited to 200GB. Student accounts will be limited to 50GB.

Does Google VPN hide IP address? ›

Turn on VPN by Google One in the Google One app to encrypt your online activity for an extra layer of protection wherever you're connected. After you turn on the VPN, you can: Help shield against hackers on unsecure networks, like public Wi-Fi. Hide your IP address.

Always-on VPN

Android can start a VPN service when the device boots, and keep it running while the device or work profile is on.

This is where a virtual private network, or VPN, comes in. Google offers VPN security as another layer of protection for your network traffic. Unlike other phones, VPN by Google One comes with Pixel phones at no extra cost, and is also available to anyone with an eligible Google One plan.

Unless you are already using Google One on Android or want some of the non-VPN features, there is no real reason to use Google One VPN over any dedicated VPN product.

The Google One Basic plan is perfect for someone looking to leverage Google's photo editing features, VPN, and dark web monitoring without the need for more than 100 GB of storage.

Google One Benefits. The main benefit of a Google One plan is the extra cloud storage you can share with up to five family members. While families can share the same space, personal photos and files are accessible only to each owner unless you specifically choose to share them.

Why does my VPN keep disconnecting and reconnecting? Various factors can cause VPN disconnection. These primarily include an unstable internet connection, outdated VPN software, slow internet connection or obstructions from other applications, such as firewalls or antivirus programs.

A VPN connection establishes a secure connection between you and the internet. Via the VPN, all your data traffic is routed through an encrypted virtual tunnel. This disguises your IP address when you use the internet, making its location invisible to everyone. A VPN connection is also secure against external attacks.

How do I check if a VPN is working? Visit websites such as WhatIsMyIP or IPLocation to see your original IP address. After connecting to a VPN, revisit the IP address checking website to recheck your IP address. The VPN works if the displayed IP address differs from your original IP address.

Providing encrypted transit that hides your data and network activity from hackers and network nodes along the way, such as public WiFi hotspot or other service providers. Masking your IP address from trackers, sites and apps you visit, which could be used to track your location or your network activity.