How to Control When Google Workspace Users Get Access to New Features

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Google Workspace administrators

How to stay up to date with new features

The Google Workspace release calendar at https://workspace.google.com/whatsnew/calendar/ shows the exact dates for new features for both Rapid and Scheduled release accounts.

You can also check the Google Workspace updates blog.

How to specify when Google Workspace users will get access to upcoming features step-by-step with images

You can control when new features in the Google Workspace services become available to your users.

Step 1

Go to the Admin console https://admin.google.com and click Account settings.

Step 2

Select Preferences.

Step 3

Click New features.

Step 4

Update the New User Features setting and click SAVE.

Rapid release – users will automatically receive new features as soon as they’re released.

Scheduled release – the release will be delayed a bit, typically by 1-2 weeks.

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