How to check available storage in Gmail

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Once you use up your free Gmail storage quota, you won’t be able to perform most operations associated with a Gmail account. For that reason, it’s essential to keep track of how much storage you’ve used to keep your Gmail account running smoothly. If you want to learn how to check the available storage in your Gmail account, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, you will learn how to do it.

How to check available Gmail storage on a PC

Checking your Google storage quota on a personal computer is relatively easy. Follow the steps below:

1. Open one.google.com.
   
2. In the sidebar, click “storage.”
   

You should have a quick view of how much storage you’ve used across all apps in the Google suite out of the 15GB you were given when you created the account. You should also look at different Google One plans, in case you need to purchase more storage.

Alternatively, you can check your available Gmail storage through your Google Account in the Chrome browser.

1. Launch the Chrome browser.
   
2. At the top, click the Gmail link.
   
3. Go ahead and scroll to the end.
4. You should see a progress bar indicating how much storage you have already used of the allocated 15 GB.
   
5. Click the progress bar to view in-depth storage usage statistics.
   

How to Check Available Gmail Storage on an iPad

Here are the steps to check available Gmail storage on an iPad:

1. On your iPad, launch the Google Drive app.
   
2. Tap the hamburger menu on the left.
   
3. Then tap “Storage.” A window will open allowing you to view your available Gmail storage.
   

How to Check Gmail Available Storage on an Android Device

To check your available Gmail storage on an Android device, follow the steps below:

1. On your Android device, launch the Google Drive app.
   
2. Tap the hamburger menu on the left.
   
3. Tap “storage” to view your Gmail storage.
   

As with other devices, you should see a breakdown of how much storage you’ve used in Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Drive.

How to Check Available Gmail Storage on an iPhone

To check your available Gmail storage on an iPhone, follow the steps below:

1. On your iPhone, launch the Google One app.
   
2. Tap the “storage” option at the bottom.
   
3. Click “storage” to view Gmail’s available storage usage.
   

Frequently asked questions

How much storage does Gmail offer?

Google gives you 15 GB of free storage for every Gmail account you open. If you need additional storage, you may need to make a purchase.

Google storage plans have three packages: Basic, Standard and Premium. These plans offer 100 GB, 200 GB and 2 TB, respectively.

What counts against my Google storage?

The Google storage given to you includes Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Drive accounts. Files that are stored on your Google storage include:

• Images and videos backed up to Google Photos.

• All your emails and their respective attachments.

• Recordings of your online meetings.

• All documents and files are backed up to your Google drive.

What happens when I use all the free storage allocated in Gmail?

When you use up your free 15GB storage, you won’t be able to receive or send emails. Additionally, you won’t be able to create, upload, or back up your files across all apps in the Google suite.

If you go over your Google storage quota for more than two years and don’t free up space or purchase a storage plan, Google will delete all of your content. However, you will be notified three months before the content is removed. They also give you the option to download all your data from the storage service, which is a plus.

What should I do when I use up my free Gmail storage?

When you exceed your Google storage quota, you can free up space by deleting unnecessary files. Alternatively, you can consider purchasing more storage from one of the Google One plans.

Store your files in the cloud freely

Google Storage is an affordable cloud storage solution. It will provide access to your files on multiple devices, regardless of your current location.

Hopefully, now you know how to check Gmail’s available storage on your different devices and can avoid losing access to various features.