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Email Management: How to Upgrade Mailbox Storage

Email messaging is an essential means of communication, whether in business, office, school, or personal. Depending on the usage, the default storage provided might be insufficient, which could cause sending and receiving email issues. It is recommended to upgrade your mailbox storage to prevent these situations.

Here are the steps to increase your email storage:
 

  1. Log in to your Domains Dashboard.
    Login to your Domains Dashboard
  2. On the dashboard, select the domain where your standard mail is situated.
    There are two views in the Domains dashboard - the Card and List views. Click on the view icons to switch to your preferred view. 
    Card View, click Manage
  3. Choose the domain you wish to modify.  
    In the Card view, click the domain's Manage button.

    Domain Dashboard - Card View

    In List view, click the domain or its gear icon on the right-hand side.

    Domain Dashboard - List View

  4. On the left menu, click Standard.
    On the left menu, click Standard
    Please note that the standard option may be visible only for accounts that have a hosting plan.
  5. Under your Standard Email Accounts, select the email you want to upgrade the mailbox storage and click on the three-dotted option.
    Select the email you want to upgrade the mailbox storage and click on the three-dotted option
  6. Hit Upgrade.
    Upgrade Button
  7. Click on the radio button of your selected plan and hit Upgrade Storage. The cost of Mailbox Storage is as follows, 2GB $9.95/year, 5GB $24.95/year, and 10GB $39.95/year.
    Click Upgrade Storage
  8. The Express Checkout page allows you to review your payment information and Terms of Services. Click Checkout after reviewing the payment. Note that this automatically renews unless you choose to cancel.
    Express Checkout review and payment
  9. You will receive an email confirmation of the payment and a confirmation at the bottom right corner of the screen. 
Note: The upgraded storage will take effect immediately and reflect right next to the email address.
If you need to upgrade your email to more than 10GB, you may upgrade it already to Google Workspace

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