Using Always free with multiple accounts

[viora]

I have a question regarding the use of Always free with multiple accounts.

If I create multiple Google accounts, each with its own billing account, and use always free with the same credit card as the payment method, am I in violation of the Terms of Service, etc.?

For example, the following configuration.

A's Google account
A's billing account -> credit card payment
Always free compute engine (e2-micro)

B's Google account
B's billing account -> same credit card as A
Always free compute engine (e2-micro) is used

The Always free usage time is tied to the billing account, so in the above case, the usage time would be independent and two e2-micro instances would be available for one month.

Thank you for your patience with the above.

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[Poala_Tenorio]

It's essential to review Google Cloud's Terms of Service and Always Free program policies to ensure compliance.

Google Cloud's terms typically involve a single agreement per user, and creating multiple accounts for the same user to exploit the Always Free tier may violate these terms.

If multiple accounts are linked to the same billing account, Google may consider the cumulative usage across all accounts tied to that billing account. The intention of the Always Free program is usually to provide limited resources to individual users, not to be combined across multiple accounts for extended use.

Google Cloud likely has policies in place to prevent abuse or misuse of their services. If they detect any violation of terms, they may take action, including suspending accounts or discontinuing access to the Always Free tier.

The Always Free tier is usually designed for individual developers and small projects. If you are creating multiple accounts with the intent of circumventing the intended use of the Always Free tier, it may be considered a violation.

To maintain your account free of charge, you can make budget alerts.

It's important to carefully review Google Cloud's terms and policies, and if you have specific questions or concerns, consider reaching out to Google Cloud support for clarification. Keep in mind that violating terms of service can lead to the suspension of services and accounts.