Google Developer Program Benefits FAQ

  • The Google Developer Program offers free tools, resources, and community support to aid developers in their journey.

  • The Google Developer Program premium tier is an annual subscription that provides exclusive benefits like Cloud credits, certification vouchers, and expert consultations.

  • Premium tier members receive $500 in annual Google Cloud credits, a certification voucher, unlimited Skills Boost access, and more.

  • Developers can personalize their profiles, earn badges for achievements, and utilize AI features like Side Panel Chat for technical assistance.

  • You can manage your profile settings, including privacy and custom URL, access benefits, and provide feedback through your Google Developer Program dashboard.

The Google Developer Program offers a range of benefits to support you at every stage, from learning new skills to building and deploying innovative applications.

This FAQ outlines the benefits available in each tier:

  • Standard membership (no cost): Available to all developers who create a Google Developer Program profile. Includes Gemini in developer documentation and tools, no-cost credits for eligible codelabs and developer events, 35 monthly Google Skills credits (with GEAR or Google Cloud Innovators signup), community and event invitations, preferred access to private previews, and developer profile badges.

  • Premium benefits via Google One AI plans: Subscribing to a Google One AI plan is the only way to unlock premium Google Developer Program benefits moving forward. All tiers include every Standard membership benefit, plus:

    • Google AI Pro: $10 USD per month in GenAI and Google Cloud developer credits.
    • Google AI Ultra 5x: $40 USD per month in GenAI and Google Cloud developer credits.
    • Google AI Ultra 20x: $100 USD per month in GenAI and Google Cloud developer credits.

  • Legacy standalone Premium & Enterprise memberships: Existing standalone Google Developer Program Premium subscribers retain access to their benefits until the end of their current billing period (up to October 18, 2026 for monthly plans, or September 18, 2027 for annual plans). For enterprises, Google's primary developer subscription is Gemini Enterprise Standard and Plus (which includes Google Antigravity and Android Studio), or Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform on a pay-as-you-go basis.

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Standard benefits

Gemini in developer documentation and tools

What is this benefit?

As a member of the Google Developer Program, you gain access to AI tools like Side Panel Chat, Code Explain, and Search Summaries that help you get answers to your technical questions. These tools are available on a number of Google's developer sites like developers.google.com and firebase.google.com. For details, check out the AI features FAQ.

Additionally, you can access Gemini in Android Studio to generate code, find relevant resources, and learn best practices.

No-cost credits

No-cost credits are micro-credits that let you try out Google Cloud and developer services end-to-end during eligible codelabs and developer events without adding a payment instrument.

Who is eligible for no-cost credits?

To claim no-cost credits, you must meet the following general eligibility criteria:

  • Account and terms: You must sign in with a personal Google Account (@gmail.com) in good standing with an active Google Developer Program profile, and accept the Google Cloud Terms of Service when setting up a project.
  • Claim limits: Credits are limited to one claim per eligible codelab or event, and periodic limits apply to the number of no-cost credits you can claim.
  • Completion requirements: Depending on your activity history, you might need to complete a previously claimed codelab before claiming additional credits.
  • Event-specific criteria: Event credits must be claimed while the event claim window is open and while capacity remains, and might require membership in a designated Google Group or other organizer criteria.

Additional eligibility requirements may apply.

Monthly Google Skills credits

How do I get the 35 credits for Google Skills?

This benefit is for members of the Google Cloud Innovators community. You can join this community in the My Communities & Programs page.

Invitations to communities and events

How do I receive this benefit?

Join communities in the My Communities & Programs page to learn more about available communities and their events.

Preferred access to product previews

How do I access this benefit?

Available product preview programs are listed in the My Communities & Programs page.

Showcase your skills

What is this benefit?

You can publicly share your Google Developer Program profile to highlight your professional skills and achievements. See profile info to learn more. To earn and display badges on your profile, see the help page on badges.

Save interests and bookmark pages

What are interests?

You can add interests to your Google Developer Program profile to tailor the content you want to see and further personalize your developer experience. Learn more about interests.

How can I bookmark pages and organize them?

The Saved Pages feature lets you bookmark pages across Google developer sites and quickly access them at a later date. You can organize your saved pages into customized collections and receive notifications when your saved content is updated.

News and announcements

How do I stay informed?

Subscribe to notifications in your profile settings. Be sure to also share your interests for a more personalized experience.

Premium benefits

General questions

How do I get premium Google Developer Program benefits, and what is included in each tier?

Moving forward, Google One AI plans (Google AI Pro, Google AI Ultra 5x, and Google AI Ultra 20x) are the only way to get access to premium Google Developer Program benefits.

Each Google One AI plan tier includes all Standard membership benefits, plus the following premium developer benefits:

  • Google AI Pro: $10 USD per month in GenAI and Google Cloud developer credits
  • Google AI Ultra 5x: $40 USD per month in GenAI and Google Cloud developer credits
  • Google AI Ultra 20x: $100 USD per month in GenAI and Google Cloud developer credits

For enterprise teams, Google's primary developer subscription is Gemini Enterprise Standard and Plus, which includes Google Antigravity and Android Studio, or Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform on a pay-as-you-go basis without a subscription.

Where can I sign up for a Google One AI plan to get premium benefits?

You can compare and subscribe to Google AI Pro or Google AI Ultra on the Google One AI plans page.

Where can I find and claim my benefits?

After subscribing to Google AI Pro or Google AI Ultra, visit your Google Developer Program Benefits page to claim and manage your developer benefits and check your benefit claim status.

Where can I get assistance redeeming my Google Developer Program premium benefits?

For assistance related to your Google Developer Program premium benefits, contact gdp-premium-support@google.com.

I didn't use all of my benefits this year. Do they roll over into the next year?

No, benefits for your current membership period expire and don't roll over into future periods. Monthly Google Cloud credits expire one year after the date they are granted.

How do I manage or cancel my subscription?

If you subscribed to Google AI Pro or Google AI Ultra through Google One, you can manage or cancel your plan in Google One settings.

If you have a legacy standalone Google Developer Program Premium subscription, do the following:

  1. Open your Account Settings.
  2. Click Manage subscription to open the subscription management portal.
  3. Click Cancel subscription.

You will continue to have access to all benefits until the end of your billing period.

How do I update my payment method?

For Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra subscriptions, manage your payment methods through your Google One account or Google Pay settings.

For legacy standalone Google Developer Program Premium subscriptions, do the following:

  1. Open your Account Settings.
  2. Click Manage subscription to open the subscription management portal.
  3. To add a new payment method, click Add payment method.
  4. To delete an existing payment method, click the ellipsis button and click Delete.

To update information for an existing payment method (for example, to update the expiration date), you must add a new payment method with the new information and delete the existing payment method.

Google Cloud credits

Which Google Cloud products can the credit be applied to?

You can apply the Google Cloud credit to usage of Google Cloud and Google Maps Platform products, including the Gemini API, Google AI Studio, Firebase, Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, and the Google Maps API.

For details on how Cloud Billing Prepay and Postpay plans work with the Gemini API and Google AI Studio, see How do Google Cloud credits work with the Gemini API and Google AI Studio?.

Are there any restrictions using the Google Cloud credit?

Cloud credits may be spent on any eligible Google Cloud or Google Maps Platform product. See Discount Exclusions for standard Google Cloud promotional credit exclusions.

When are my monthly Google Cloud credits issued, and what schedule do they follow?

For Google One AI plan subscribers (Google AI Pro, Google AI Ultra 5x, and Google AI Ultra 20x), monthly Google Cloud credits follow the monthly anniversary of the date your Google One developer benefits were first claimed and activated in the Google Developer Program—not the start of the calendar month or your Google One subscription billing cycle date.

For example, if you first claimed your Google One developer benefits in the Google Developer Program on January 15, your next monthly Google Cloud credit will be issued on February 15. If you don't see a new credit allocation at the beginning of a calendar month, this is expected until your monthly claim anniversary date arrives.

You can check your benefit claim status and active credits at any time by visiting your Google Developer Program Benefits page.

Why does the local currency value of my Google Cloud credit vary from month to month?

Monthly Google Cloud credits are granted in USD ($10, $40, or $100 USD per month, depending on your Google One AI plan tier). When you claim a credit, the USD amount is converted to your Cloud Billing account's local currency at redemption time using the exchange rate in effect at the time of the claim. Because currency exchange rates fluctuate, the converted amount in your local currency (such as GBP or EUR) may vary from month to month.

How do I apply the Google Cloud credit to my account?

On your Google Developer Program Benefits page, the card for this benefit displays the Google Cloud billing accounts that you have access to. Select the billing account to apply the credit to.

What does "Always use this billing account" do, and will my next monthly credit apply automatically?

When you apply a Google Cloud credit on your Google Developer Program Benefits page, you can select the Always use this billing account checkbox. When this setting is on, your credits for that benefit, including available credits that you haven't applied yet and future recurring credits (such as your monthly Google Cloud credit), are automatically applied to the selected billing account when issued—you don't need to claim or redeem each month's credit manually.

If you don't select this checkbox, only the credit on the current card is applied to the selected billing account, and you must manually claim and apply each future monthly credit on your Google Developer Program Benefits page. You can visit your Google Developer Program Benefits page at any time to verify your benefit claim status and see which billing account your credits are applied to.

How do I turn off "Always use this billing account"?

You can turn off this setting yourself at any time from your Google Developer Program My Benefits page.

  1. Open your Google Developer Program My Benefits page.
  2. Find a Google Cloud credit card that has already been applied. The card shows the billing account that the credit was applied to.
  3. Clear the Always use this billing account checkbox.

After you clear the checkbox, future credits are no longer applied automatically. When your next credit is granted, it appears on your Google Developer Program My Benefits page, where you can select any eligible billing account and apply the credit.

How do I change the billing account that my credits are automatically applied to?

  1. Turn off Always use this billing account on a card for a credit that has already been applied.
  2. When your next credit is available on your Google Developer Program My Benefits page, select the new billing account from the drop-down list.
  3. To automatically apply future credits to the new billing account, select the Always use this billing account checkbox.
  4. Apply the credit.

Credits that have already been applied to a billing account can't be moved to a different billing account. Changing this setting only affects credits that haven't been applied yet.

I don't see my Google Cloud billing account in the drop-down list. What should I do?

If you see "No billing account" or don't see your Google Cloud billing account in the drop-down list, it's because you don't have the billing.accounts.redeemPromotion IAM role as a billing account user or administrator. Work with your Google Cloud billing administrator to update your billing account access.

I don't see a billing account drop-down list. I see a promo code. How do I apply the Google Cloud credit to my account?

If you see a promo code and not a billing account drop-down list, do the following to apply the Google Cloud credit to your account:

  1. Get your credit promotion code from your Google Developer Program My Benefits page.
  2. Navigate to console.cloud.google.com/billing/redeem.
  3. Paste the code.
  4. Select the billing account to apply the credit to.
  5. Click Continue.

The credit can only be applied to a single billing account.

I have credits remaining at the end of my subscription period. Can I roll them over?

For both the monthly and annual plans, Google Cloud credits expire a year after grant. Credits cannot roll over beyond a year.

$50 GenAI developer annual credit (legacy standalone Premium)

Are there any restrictions using the GenAI developer credit?

This credit may only be used in Google AI Studio and Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform. You can get a complete list of SKUs in the Google Developer Program Premium GenAI Credit SKU group.

  • For Google AI Studio, the credit can only be applied to Google GenAI models including Gemini 2.0+ models, and GenMedia models such as Imagen. Learn more about AI Studio pricing.
  • For Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, the credit can only be applied to Google GenAI models including Gemini 2.0+ models, and GenMedia models such as Imagen and Veo. Learn more about Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform pricing.

How do I apply the Google Cloud credit to my account?

In your Google Developer Program dashboard, the card for this benefit will show the Google Cloud billing accounts that you have access to. Select the billing account to apply the credit to.

I don't see my Google Cloud billing account in the drop-down list. What should I do?

If you see "No billing account" or don't see your Google Cloud billing account in the drop-down list, it's because you don't have the billing.accounts.redeemPromotion IAM role as a billing account user or administrator. Work with your Google Cloud billing administrator to update your billing account access.

$500 Google Cloud credit bonus (legacy standalone Premium)

I have earned a Google Cloud certification. How do I get the $500 Google Cloud credit?

The credit will be available within 7-10 days of passing the certification exam. Once the credit is available, the card for this benefit in your Google Developer Program dashboard is automatically updated to display the credit and the Google Cloud billing accounts that you have access to. Select the billing account to apply the $500 credit to. Note: You are eligible for the $500 credit bonus only if you have taken a certification using a voucher provided using GDP Premium. For further assistance, contact gdp-premium-support@google.com

I earned a certification, but I don't see my Google Cloud billing account in the drop-down list. What should I do?

If you see "No billing account" or don't see your Google Cloud billing account in the drop-down list, it's because you don't have the billing.accounts.redeemPromotion IAM role as a billing account user or administrator. Work with your Google Cloud billing administrator to update your billing account access.

I earned a certification, but I don't see the $500 Google Cloud credit bonus benefit card in my dashboard.

You are eligible for the $500 credit bonus only if you have taken a certification using a voucher provided using GDP Premium. If you still don't see this benefit in your dashboard, reach out to Program Support at gdp-premium-support@google.com.

Are there any restrictions using the Google Cloud credit bonus?

Details regarding restrictions to the Google Cloud credit can be found at Discount Exclusions.

Google Skills benefit (legacy standalone Premium)

How do I get access to the Google Skills benefit?

Go to skills.google and sign in using the same email address as your Google Developer Program membership. You can verify your membership and email address in your Account Settings.

1 Google Cloud certification voucher each year (legacy standalone Premium)

How do I get the certification voucher?

The certification voucher code can be found on your Google Developer Program My Benefits page. If you are subscribed to the annual plan, you will get the benefit immediately after payment. If you are subscribed to the monthly plan, you will get the benefit after maintaining an active subscription for six months.

Consultations with Google Cloud experts (legacy standalone Premium)

How do I book a consultation?

On your Google Developer Program My Benefits page, this benefit card will link to an appointment calendar.

What are the restrictions?

You can book one 1-hour session or two 30-minute sessions each year. If you are subscribed to the annual plan, you will get the benefit immediately after payment. If you are subscribed to the monthly plan, you will get the benefit after maintaining an active subscription for six months.

What topics are covered in the consultations?

The following topics are covered in the consultations:

  • AI/ML
  • Android
  • Data Analytics
  • Firebase Build for Android
  • Firebase Run for Android
  • Hybrid Multi-Cloud (specific products supported)
  • Modern Architecture
  • Open Source
  • Security & Networking
  • Serverless App Mod
  • Storage
  • Workspace

In which languages are the consultations available?

Consultations are available in English only.

Enterprise benefits

Google Cloud developer sandboxes

What is this benefit?

This benefit is a dedicated Cloud Billing account for easy and safe sandbox cloud projects. This allows developers to build with hands-on experience, separate from in-production projects.

$150 Google Cloud monthly credit

Are there any restrictions using the Google Cloud credit?

This Google Cloud credit can be applied to this list of products.

How do I apply the Google Cloud credit to my account?

At the end of every month, $150 per developer license is credited to the dedicated billing account associated with the program subscription and sandbox projects. The credit is a lump sum for the number of subscription licenses your organization purchases.

I have credit remaining at the end of the month. Can I roll them over to the next month?

No. Unused Google Cloud credit expires at the end of the month, and a fresh $150 credit per license is granted the next month.

What happens if my team consumes over the credit limit we have?

Your organization will be charged for any additional consumption, based on your current pricing.

Google Skills for Orgs

How do I get unlimited access to Google Skills for Orgs?

If your organization does not have a Google Skills for Orgs account, your sales team can help you get access along with the enterprise membership. Any customer eligible for this subscription is also eligible for the unlimited access to the expertly crafted Google Cloud courses, learning paths, and credentials.

Who is eligible to get access to Google Skills for Orgs?

Google Skills for Orgs is free to all Google Cloud customers (previously $299 per user per year). For more information, see Google Skills for your organization.

Centralized purchasing management

How does my organization manage this subscription?

  • Google Cloud developer sandboxes: Google Cloud consumption cost and credit usage is made available in the dedicated Cloud Billing account associated with the sandbox projects.
  • Google Skills for Orgs: Work with your sales representative to have your users' access level granted for this benefit.