Google One Adds Connected Accounts for Shared Storage
The new feature allows plan managers to share cloud storage and AI tools with linked accounts outside of family groups.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Home Organization
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Google is developing a new Connected accounts feature for the Google One app that allows primary plan managers to share cloud storage and AI tools without using family group slots. The update is currently appearing in version 1.331.1001988053.
Why it matters
This potential shift addresses the limitation of current family group sharing, which uses up slots meant for family members. By enabling additional linked accounts, subscribers can better manage shared digital resources while keeping personal files private.
The feature is identified in Google One app version 1.331.1001988053. While standard storage remains at 15GB, this tool allows for expanded access to pooled cloud storage and AI features.
The players
A global technology company that develops the Google One suite for cloud storage, AI services, and account management tools.
The details
A primary plan manager will be able to link secondary accounts directly within the Google One app or through the myaccount.google.com portal. Privacy boundaries ensure that personal photos, documents, and Gemini chats remain restricted to the individual user, even when storage is pooled. Exclusive add-on subscriptions, such as YouTube Premium and Home Premium, will remain tied solely to the primary account holder.
Timeline
October 22, 2026: Information regarding the feature's development emerged.
The Home Front
This development represents a shift in how digital households manage pooled resources within the Google ecosystem. It effectively decouples storage sharing from the strict family group membership requirements that have previously limited how households distribute subscription benefits.
If you manage a household plan, monitor your Google One app for updates to see if this feature appears in your account dashboard. Ensure you have designated your primary account for master subscriptions like YouTube Premium, as these will not transfer to linked accounts.
The takeaway
The proposed Connected accounts feature offers a flexible way to extend storage access without requiring full family group inclusion. Users can manage these connections through their account dashboard at myaccount.google.com once the feature officially rolls out.
Further reading
For tips on managing shared family digital assets, visit our Home Organization section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Android Authority.
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