How to Remove Google Vault Licenses From Google Workspace Users to Stop Archiving User Data

How to Remove Google Vault Licenses From Google Workspace Users to Stop Archiving User Data

What happens when you remove a Google Vault license from a user

  • To disconnect a user from Google Vault and stop paying for their license, you must remove the Vault license from the user’s account.
  • Note that their data will no longer be stored in Google Vault.

When you can remove Google Vault licenses

  • This is only applicable if you are on G Suite Basic or Google Workspace Business Starter – all other plans include Google Vault by default, and all users always have it.

How to remove Google Vault licenses from users step-by-step with images

Step 1

How to Unassign Google Vault Licenses To Stop Archiving User Data - Step 1

In the Google Admin console at https://admin.google.com, click the Users icon.

Step 2

How to Unassign Google Vault Licenses To Stop Archiving User Data - Step 2

Click Add a filter just above the users list.

Step 3

How to Unassign Google Vault Licenses To Stop Archiving User Data - Step 3

Select the Assigned license filter.

Step 4

How to Unassign Google Vault Licenses To Stop Archiving User Data - Step 4

Select the Google Vault license type, and click APPLY.

Step 5

How to Unassign Google Vault Licenses To Stop Archiving User Data - Step 5

Now you’ll see all users who currently have a Google Vault license assigned to them.

Select all users whose Vault license you want to remove by checking the boxes to their left. Then click More on top and select Remove licenses.

Step 6

How to Unassign Google Vault Licenses To Stop Archiving User Data - Step 6

Select Google Vault and click REMOVE.

Step 7

How to Unassign Google Vault Licenses To Stop Archiving User Data - Step 7

Confirm that you’re aware of the impact of removing Vault licenses by clicking PROCEED.

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