Your Google account for work

Google Workspace Essentials Starter was built for people to use their current work email address and to collaborate with their team members. You’ll receive a number of additional business-grade services at no charge, including the Microsoft Outlook plug-in for Drive and Meet and team management features like adding and removing users for easier collaboration and file sharing.

Yes. When you upload Microsoft Office files to Google Drive, you can directly edit, comment, and collaborate in them using Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. All changes are auto-saved in the original Microsoft Office format. Learn more or watch a video for details.

Google Workspace Essentials Starter is available at no cost, and there is no trial period or time limit. 15 GB of secure Google Drive storage is available for each person with space for hundreds or even thousands of files. If you need more storage, or features like longer group video meetings for 3 or more people, advanced security controls, or 24/7 support, you will be able to upgrade to Google Workspace Enterprise Essentials.

Google Workspace Essentials Starter is designed for work. So it’s a good fit for solo or large group projects, including ones that might span an organization. You can use your current work email address for secure file access and business continuity, and keeping your work and personal Google accounts separate will also help you keep things organized.

As your needs change, Google Workspace Essentials Starter can change with you. Along the way, you can add or remove members as needed and at no cost.

Up to 100 users can sign up to use the same team account, however your company can set up multiple team accounts using the same company domain.

• Google Drive: Store, access, and share your files in one secure place.

• Google Docs: Word processing for teams.

• Google Sheets: Collaborative, smart, secure spreadsheets for fast-moving organizations.

• Google Slides: Beautiful presentations created together.

• Google Meet: Secure video meetings for teams and businesses.

• Google Chat: Simplified 1:1 messaging and group collaboration.

• Google Calendar: Integrated online calendars designed for teams.

• Google Forms: Easy to create surveys and forms for teams.

• Google Sites: Effortlessly create impactful team sites.

• Google Keep: Keep organized. Capture inspiration and to-dos effortlessly.

Paid editions of Google Workspace Essentials such as Enterprise Essentials and Enterprise Essentials Plus, include more storage per user, advanced video meeting features, enterprise-grade admin controls and more. 

If you need custom email, you can explore upgrading to Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus and Enterprise, starting at $7.80 CAD per user per month. They have custom business email management, as well as what’s mentioned above.

All you need is your work email address to sign up for Essentials Starter. Sign up to get started.

No, unless your IT admin verifies ownership of your company's domain by purchasing Google services, they won't have administrative control over your account. You'll be notified if this happens.

If the following message appears when you try to sign up for Essentials Starter, your work domain is already verified and you’ll need your IT admin to sign up for any Workspace plan.

“You can’t verify domain ownership because other teams are using Google services at that domain.”

Read this help center article to find potential solutions and next steps.