VPN by Google One Service Now Available for Subscribers

Google One offers storage plans for all storage needs and budgets, including additional benefits like automatic phone backup, family sharing, and Google Store rewards. One exciting feature is the VPN by Google One service, which enhances online security and privacy.

What is VPN by Google One?

VPN stands for virtual private network, providing encryption for internet traffic and hiding IP addresses. Previously, Google offered VPN by Google One only for subscribers with 2TB of storage at $10/month or $100/year. However, as of March 2023, the VPN service is now available for all Google One plans, including the 100GB plan for $1.99/month. This means all subscribers can enjoy the VPN service for free, protecting their online activities from hackers, trackers, ISPs, and government agencies.

What does VPN by Google One do?

VPN by Google One offers an additional layer of security and privacy for users. It encrypts internet traffic and hides IP addresses. By establishing an encrypted tunnel between a user’s device and a remote VPN server, network traffic is obscured from any observer or operator.

How to activate and use

Activating VPN by Google One is simple and requires no additional apps or settings. Android and Chromebook users can turn it on directly through the Google One app. The VPN service supports up to six devices simultaneously per account, and separate apps are available for iOS, Windows, and Mac devices. VPN by Google One is especially useful for browsing the web on public Wi-Fi networks or in regions with internet restrictions, enabling access to blocked or unavailable content.

Countries where VPN by Google One is available

The VPN is accessible for Google One members in 22 countries:

• Australia
• Brazil
• Canada
• France
• Germany
• India
• Italy
• Japan
• Mexico
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Saudi Arabia
• Singapore
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States

Google plans to expand the VPN to more countries and devices in the future.

In addition to VPN by Google One, Google has introduced dark web alerts for its cloud storage users. This feature monitors email addresses and alerts users if they appear in any compromised data breaches on the dark web, providing protection against identity theft. Dark web alerts are also available for free to all Google One subscribers. Access this feature from the Security tab in the Google One app or website. With these new features, Google One aims to provide users with increased security and privacy control online. To learn more about these features or upgrade your storage plan, visit https://one.google.com/.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Google One?

Google One is a storage service that offers various plans to meet different storage needs and budgets. It provides additional benefits like automatic phone backup, family sharing, and Google Store rewards.

2. What is VPN by Google One?

VPN by Google One is a feature that enhances online security and privacy by encrypting internet traffic and hiding IP addresses. It creates an encrypted tunnel between a user’s device and a remote VPN server, protecting the user’s network traffic from surveillance.

3. How much does VPN by Google One cost?

VPN by Google One is now available for free to all Google One subscribers, regardless of their storage plan. Previously, it was only available to subscribers with at least 2TB of storage.

4. Can I use VPN by Google One on multiple devices?

Yes, the VPN service supports up to six devices simultaneously per Google One account.

5. In which countries is VPN by Google One available?

VPN by Google One is currently available in 22 countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and more. Google plans to expand availability to more countries in the future.

6. What are dark web alerts?

Dark web alerts is another security feature offered by Google One. It monitors email addresses and notifies users if their email appears in any compromised data breaches on the dark web, helping prevent identity theft and unauthorized access to accounts.