Google Apps Storage
Author
Charlie
Published
16 April 2015 (Last edited on 27 May 2017)
URL
https://octopus.sg/library/note/google-apps-storage
If you’re running low on storage space on your Google Apps email account, here are somethings you can do:
Clearing your mailbox
- In your webmail, click on arrow in the search box. A drop-down will appear. Fill the settings like this:
- Click on the search button and delete emails with large attachments. Emails in trash do not count towards your storage.
- You can also edit the "Date within" field, to only delete old files.
Checking and increasing storage
- At the bottom of the inbox, click on the Manage link. If there is no Manage link, you have to turn on individual storage (see steps).
- You will be brought to a page like this. Click on the plans to increase your storage. Prices shown should be in USD.
- You can also click on the pie chart to see the storage usage, like this:
Turning on individual storage
- Login to the Google apps control panel. You have to be an administrator to have access.
- Go to Apps > Additional Google Services.
- Usually only top featured services are shown in the list. Click on the X to see all, like the screenshot below:
- Look for Individual Storage and activate it: