# Google Slashes Free Storage to 5GB

URL: https://technosports.co.in/google-slashes-free-storage-to-5gb/  
Published: 2026-06-14  
Updated: 2026-06-14  
Author: Ankush Mallick

Big changes are hitting Gmail. Google is testing a 67% reduction in free storage for new accounts, dropping from 15GB to just 5GB. Want that original 15GB back? You must link a verified phone number. While Google claims this fights spam, privacy advocates are raising red flags. Existing users are safe for now, but the cloud era is getting tighter.