There seems to be mixed messages about the no cost option. I think google stated no custom domains.
But users have been chatting with google support and they have said/hinted custom domains would be available. On Tue, 19 Apr 2022 at 1:50 pm, Peter Griffith <pe...@gui-visuals.com.au> wrote: > Is there a no-cost option if I don’t want to upgrade? > > A no-cost option will be available for all customers who do not want to > use Gmail with their custom domain (for example, your-n...@example.com), > or the ability to manage multiple users. Customers who choose this option > will retain access to the no-cost version of Google Workspace services such > as Google Drive and Google Meet, and additional Google services > <https://support.google.com/a/answer/181865> such as Google Search, > Google Maps, and YouTube. You will also retain access to paid content such > as movies purchased in the Google Play Store. > > *You'll see a message about the waiting list in your Google Admin console > in the coming weeks.* > > *If you want the no cost option, you need to join this waiting list in > the Google Admin console <https://admin.google.com/> before June 1, 2022,* so > your account is not automatically upgraded to Google Workspace. *Those on > the waiting list will remain on the G Suite legacy free edition until the > no-cost option is available.* Once the no-cost option is available, we’ll > be in touch with more details on what will happen to your account. You will > have 60 days to evaluate the no-cost option or choose Google Workspace > before any changes are made to your account. > > If you change your mind after you join the waiting list for the no-cost > option, you’ll still be able to upgrade to Google Workspace at any time. > When I tried last week to get on the waiting list, not yet available, > seems to be a WATCH THIS SPACE option > > PG > Peter Griffith CP > PH: 0408 832 891 > > > On Tue, 19 Apr 2022 at 11:49, Adrian Halid <adr...@halid.com.au> wrote: > >> Hi Tom, >> >> I also have the GSuite Legacy and am trying to figure out where I move it. >> >> It depends on what your needs are. >> >> Do you use catch-all or aliases? >> How many email accounts do you have? >> How many domain names do you have? >> >> >> The main options I have been looking at are >> >> Microsoft 365 Family $127 per year >> 6 people with one custom domain. >> Plus you get the Microsoft Office suite, 1TB OneDrive. >> >> iCloud+ >> You can use up to five custom domains, with up to three personalised >> email addresses per domain. >> This might be a good option if you are already paying for iCloud+ storage >> as you get this included. >> 50 GB: $1.49 per month >> 200 GB: $4.49 per month >> 2 TB: $14.99 per month >> https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT212514 >> >> You can also go down the Microsoft Exchange online route which gives you >> 900 domains and 400 alias. >> $5.50 per user per month >> >> https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/microsoft-365/exchange/compare-microsoft-exchange-online-plans >> >> I have been following this Reddit group >> https://www.reddit.com/r/gsuitelegacymigration for information and ideas. >> >> The main suggestion for migrating emails is to just use IMAP, your mail >> client (Outlook/Thunderbird/etc) and copy from one service to another. >> I believe Exchange Online has migration tools that can do it for you if >> you go for that service. >> I have also been looking at https://imapsync.lamiral.info/ >> >> I am still waiting to see what options Google comes out with as some >> people believe google will provide a low cost "Family" style option like >> Microsoft. >> >> I have also been considering getting a Microsoft Action Pack subscription >> which gives me 5 Office 365 E3 licenses and Azure credits. >> A lot more costly but I have been thinking about trying out personal >> projects in the Azure stack. >> >> Regards >> >> >> >> Adrian >> >> >> On Tue, 19 Apr 2022 at 11:49, Tom Rutter <therut...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi folks, >>> >>> Some of you may know the free edition of Google Workspace is ending soon >>> and we are now forced to upgrade to a paid version. I only set this up over >>> 10 years ago as it was free and allowed me to have a custom domain for >>> private use. I only use it for emails. >>> >>> Is anybody here in a similar position and planning to move away to >>> another service? Any recommendations? I simply wish to keep my emails, in >>> their current folder / label structure, and custom domain name. >>> >>> I assume one option is to connect my local Outlook to gmail and download >>> all my emails and then upload them to another service? Could take a while - >>> I have like 10GB of emails. >>> >>> Cheers >>> -- Tom >>> >> -- Regards Adrian
