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How to Set Up Google One Family Sharing

Tap through each step to see how family sharing works on Google One.

  1. Subscribe to a plan that supports family sharing

    Choose a Google One plan that includes the family sharing option.

  2. Open family management in the Google One app

    Go to the "Family" menu inside the Google One app.

  3. Invite family members

    Enter the email addresses of the people you want to share storage with and send invites.

  4. Have invited members accept

    Once each person accepts the notification, they can start using the shared storage.

  5. Why it's worth using

    Instead of every family member paying for their own separate storage plan, one subscription lets up to six people share a generous pool of space.

One subscription instead of several

Photo libraries and inboxes tend to fill up for everyone in a household around the same time, so pooling storage under a single family plan is usually far more cost-effective than each person paying separately.

Sharing storage does not mean sharing your files

Family sharing only pools the storage space itself β€” everyone's individual photos, documents, and emails stay private and are not visible to other members of the group.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can family members see each other's files?

No β€” only the storage space is shared. Each person's photos, documents, and emails remain private and are not visible to other members.

What happens to my files if I leave the family group?

Anything you've already saved stays where it is, but you'll no longer be able to use the shared storage pool going forward.