Welcome to the Google Developer Program! This FAQ provides information for both current and prospective members about the program and its benefits. ## General questions ### What is the Google Developer Program? The Google Developer Program is designed to empower developers within the Google ecosystem by providing access to a comprehensive suite of services, tools, and resources. It aims to simplify and accelerate the developer experience, enabling developers to build innovative solutions using Google's technologies. ### Who is the Google Developer Program for? The Google Developer Program is for all developers building with Google technologies or considering using Google services, spanning across different backgrounds, skills, interests, and experience levels. ### Are there different memberships? The Google Developer Program offers a no-cost Standard membership for all developers. Moving forward, [Google One AI plans](https://one.google.com/about/google-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. The standalone Google Developer Program Premium and Enterprise subscriptions have been deprecated, and new users can no longer sign up for them. - **For individual developers** : Subscribe to a [Google One AI plan](https://one.google.com/about/google-ai-plans/) (Google AI Pro, Google AI Ultra 5x, or Google AI Ultra 20x) to unlock premium Google Developer Program benefits alongside all Standard membership benefits. See the [Google Developer Program Benefits FAQ](https://developers.google.com/profile/help/benefits) for a complete breakdown of the benefits included in each tier. - **For enterprises** : Google's primary developer subscription is [Gemini Enterprise](https://cloud.google.com/gemini-enterprise) Standard and Plus, which includes Google Antigravity and Android Studio. Alternatively, customers can use Google Antigravity directly through [Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform](https://cloud.google.com/gemini-enterprise-agent-platform) on a pay-as-you-go basis without a subscription. ### What are no-cost credits and who is eligible? 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. They're available to developers signed in with a personal Google Account (`@gmail.com`) in good standing with an active Google Developer Program profile, subject to claim limits and activity requirements; see [No-cost credits in the Google Developer Program Benefits FAQ](https://developers.google.com/profile/help/benefits#no-cost-credits) for full eligibility details. ### How do Google Cloud credits work with the Gemini API and Google AI Studio? Billing for the Gemini API and Google AI Studio is managed through Cloud Billing accounts, which use either a **Prepay** or **Postpay** billing plan. Depending on the billing plan assigned to your account, you might need to prepay an initial amount in your billing account before you can take advantage of eligible Google Cloud credits for Gemini API and AI Studio usage. Once you have an active Prepay credit balance, eligible Google Cloud credits are consumed before your prepaid funds. If your Prepay balance reaches $0, Google Cloud credits are no longer consumed until you add more prepaid funds. For more information about billing plans, credit eligibility, and usage tiers, see the [Gemini API and AI Studio billing documentation](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/billing). ### Where can I learn more about Google Developer Program benefits and Google Cloud credits? For detailed information about program benefits---including when monthly Google Cloud credits are issued, whether future monthly credits apply automatically to your Cloud Billing account, and how local currency conversion works---see the [Google Developer Program Benefits FAQ](https://developers.google.com/profile/help/benefits) and its [Google Cloud credits section](https://developers.google.com/profile/help/benefits#google-cloud-credits). ## Google Developer Program standard membership ### What are the benefits of the standard membership? The standard membership provides a solid foundation for your growth. It offers access to a range of resources and benefits to help you learn and build with Google technologies. This includes access to no-cost learning on Google Skills and codelabs, and the opportunity to organize your work, track your progress, and showcase your accomplishments on your developer profile. Learn more about [standard membership benefits](https://developers.google.com/profile/help/benefits#standard-benefits). ### How much does the standard membership cost? The standard membership is available at no cost. ## Google Developer Program premium membership ### What is the Google Developer Program premium membership? > [!NOTE] > **Note:** The Google Developer Program premium standalone subscription has been deprecated, and new users can no longer sign up for it. Since September 18, 2026, existing subscriptions can no longer be renewed. Because the standalone subscription is on low maintenance, expect benefits to change. Existing standalone subscribers can continue to enjoy their benefits until the end of their current billing period, after which their membership returns to the standard tier. - **Existing monthly plan subscribers**: Can continue to enjoy benefits until October 18, 2026. - **Existing annual plan subscribers**: Can continue to enjoy benefits until September 18, 2027. To access premium Google Developer Program benefits moving forward, [Google One AI plans](https://one.google.com/about/google-ai-plans/) are the only way to subscribe: - **For individual developers** : Sign up for a [Google One AI plan](https://one.google.com/about/google-ai-plans/) (Google AI Pro, Google AI Ultra 5x, or Google AI Ultra 20x). See the [Google Developer Program Benefits FAQ](https://developers.google.com/profile/help/benefits#premium-benefits) for full details. - **For enterprises** : Subscribe to [Gemini Enterprise](https://cloud.google.com/gemini-enterprise) Standard or Plus, Google's primary developer subscription for enterprises, which includes Google Antigravity and Android Studio. Alternatively, customers can use Google Antigravity directly through [Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform](https://cloud.google.com/gemini-enterprise-agent-platform) on a pay-as-you-go basis without a subscription. ### What is the refund policy? Program fees are non-refundable. You can read more in the [Google Developer Program Terms of Service](https://developers.google.com/profile/terms#paid_services). ### If I discontinue my Google Developer Program premium annual membership, can I receive a refund? Paid memberships are not refundable. If you cancel your current premium membership, your membership and benefits will continue until your subscription end date. ### If my premium membership ends, can I continue to access the included products? When your paid Google Developer Program premium standalone membership ends (by October 18, 2026 for monthly plans, or by September 18, 2027 for annual plans), your membership changes to the standard membership, and standalone premium benefits are no longer available. Moving forward, [Google One AI plans](https://one.google.com/about/google-ai-plans/) are the only way to access premium Google Developer Program benefits (or [Gemini Enterprise](https://cloud.google.com/gemini-enterprise) and [Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform](https://cloud.google.com/gemini-enterprise-agent-platform) for enterprise teams). See the [Google Developer Program Benefits FAQ](https://developers.google.com/profile/help/benefits#premium-benefits) for full details. ## Google Developer Program enterprise membership ### What is the Google Developer Program enterprise membership? > [!NOTE] > **Note:** Google's primary developer subscription for enterprises is [Gemini > Enterprise](https://cloud.google.com/gemini-enterprise) Standard and Plus, which includes Google Antigravity and Android Studio. Alternatively, customers can use Google Antigravity directly through [Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform](https://cloud.google.com/gemini-enterprise-agent-platform) on a pay-as-you-go basis without a subscription. The Google Developer Program enterprise membership is a monthly subscription that is purchased by an organization to give their developer teams a secure, risk-managed environment to test, experiment, and prototype with access to new Google Cloud products, features, and tools. The enterprise membership, compared to the premium membership, is for teams, with a minimum purchase of 10 seats, and for existing Google Cloud customers. The Google Developer Program enterprise membership is in Preview. If you are interested, contact your Google Cloud sales representative. ### How much does the Google Developer Program enterprise membership cost? The Google Developer Program enterprise membership is priced at $75 USD per developer per month with a minimum purchase of 10 seats. You can receive additional discounts if you commit to an annual term and agree to include all developers within your organization in the program. To get started, please contact your sales representative. ### What are the benefits of the Google Developer Program enterprise membership? This subscription combines the following: - **Google Cloud developer sandboxes**: Dedicated, easy, and safe sandbox cloud projects allow developers to build hands-on experience, separate from in-production projects. - **$150 Google Cloud monthly credit**: Get $150 USD Google Cloud credit per developer license per month and use it towards Google Cloud services in the sandbox projects. - **Centralized purchasing management**: Purchase and manage subscriptions for multiple developers with enterprise Cloud billing. - **Google Skills for Orgs**: Access to the entire catalog of 700+ courses, hands-on labs, and skill badges. Learn more about [enterprise membership benefits](https://developers.google.com/profile/help/benefits#enterprise-benefits). ### How can I purchase the Google Developer Program enterprise membership for my team? To purchase an enterprise membership, contact your Google Cloud sales team. If you qualify, they will set up your membership and provide onboarding assistance for both your administrator and developer teams. Alternatively, enterprises can subscribe to [Gemini Enterprise](https://cloud.google.com/gemini-enterprise) Standard or Plus (which includes Google Antigravity and Android Studio), or use Google Antigravity directly through [Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform](https://cloud.google.com/gemini-enterprise-agent-platform) on a pay-as-you-go basis without a subscription. ### Are there any requirements to subscribe to the enterprise membership? This membership is available for current Google Cloud customers, with a dedicated field sales representative, with a minimum purchase of 10 seats. A new dedicated billing account for this membership will need to be established. ### Do the enterprise membership benefits have any restrictions? The sandbox projects and the Google Cloud credit associated with them are for non-production workloads use only. The enterprise membership benefits and sandbox projects are intended for learning, prototyping, and testing of Google Cloud. ### Where is the Google Developer Program enterprise membership available? This offering is available everywhere Google Cloud products are available, per [cloud.google.com/about/locations](https://cloud.google.com/about/locations). ## Upgrade and manage your membership ### How can I join the Google Developer Program? You can join the Google Developer Program by visiting the [program website](https://developers.google.com/profile) and following the signup prompts. ## Profile info ### Where is my profile? You can sign in and access your Google Developer Program profile by going to [developers.google.com/profile/u/me](https://developers.google.com/profile/u/me). ### How do I edit my profile? You can edit your Google Developer Program profile by going to [developers.google.com/profile/u/me](https://developers.google.com/profile/u/me). ### What happens if I make my profile public? Making [your profile](https://developers.google.com/profile/u/me) public makes it viewable by anyone online. This includes your name, image, role, company or school, bio, badges you've received, stats, and your social media links (including GitHub, GitLab, X, LinkedIn, and Stack Overflow). Your pages saved, pages rated, and events attended are not part of your public profile. You can change your profile privacy settings under the **Account** tab at [developers.google.com/profile/u/me/settings#account](https://developers.google.com/profile/u/me/settings#account). ### Why was my account turned to private? If we reasonably believe content in your profile violates our [content policy](https://developers.google.com/profile/content-policy), your account will be switched to private and the content in your profile will be deleted. You won't be able to make your account public again for at least 60 days. Google also reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the services or delete your Google Account, as described in the [Taking action in case of problems](https://policies.google.com/terms#toc-problems) section of the Google Terms of Service. ### What happens when I integrate my profile with a third-party app or service? If you authorize an application to access your Google Developer Program profile, that application will be able to see your profile information, even if you have not made your profile public. Learn more about how to manage third-party apps and services with access to your account. ### Can I transfer or merge my account with another profile? You cannot transfer or merge your profile with another account. It's encouraged to use your personal account (when appropriate) for your Google Developer Program profile to ensure you retain all the badges and information. ### Why can't I create a profile with my Google Workspace account? The Google Developer Program profile supports Google Workspace account types; however, if you are getting an error you might need your organization's administrator to enable access to the Google Developers service. For more information, see [Turn Google Developers on or off for users](https://support.google.com/a/answer/10621196). ### I am a GDG member and already have a profile on gdg.community.dev. Do I need to create a new profile? When you sign in to the GDG platform (gdg.community.dev), it will automatically prompt you (via oAuth scopes) to link your existing GDG profile to a Google Developer Program (GDP) profile. If you already have a GDP profile, you can sign in with that account. This change helps us recognize your contributions to the GDG community and provides you with new badges and opportunities within the wider Google developer ecosystem. ### Where should I file issues or feedback? If you encounter any issues or want to provide feedback on anything related to your Google Developer Program profile, click **Send Feedback** at the bottom of [your Google Developer Program profile page](https://developers.google.com/profile/u/me). ### How can I delete my account data? When signed in, go to the **Account** tab at [developers.google.com/profile/u/me/settings#account](https://developers.google.com/profile/u/me/settings#account) and click **Delete profile** to delete your account. ## Custom URLs ### What is a personalized custom URL? When you make your Google Developer Program profile public, you can set a personalized custom URL that lets you share your profile on social media, resumes, and other online forums. This link redirects users to your public profile. Your personalized link works with [g.dev/](https://g.dev/) and . **Important:** Personalized custom URL changes are limited to once every 30 days. Once a custom URL is deleted, it cannot be reserved again by anyone for at least 30 days. ### Can I have more than one custom URL? Custom URLs are limited to one per profile, but you can change your custom URL once every 30 days. ### How do I transfer my custom URL from one profile to another? If you want to transfer your existing custom URL to a new account, change the custom URL on your old profile and reclaim the URL you want to keep with your new profile. Note that you can only change your custom URL once every 30 days. ## Features ### What are badges? Badges are non-monetary digital awards that recognize developer achievements, incentivize users, and track the completion of specific tasks. For more information, see [Badges](https://developers.google.com/profile/help/badges). ### What are pathways? Pathways are ordered collections of related content, such as videos and codelabs, which help you learn a specific developer tool or concept. Upon finishing a pathway, you can complete a quiz to earn a badge. Visit [developers.google.com/learn/pathways](https://developers.google.com/learn/pathways) to get started. ### How do Saved Pages and collections work? The [Saved Pages](https://developers.google.com/profile/help/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](https://developers.google.com/profile/help/collections) and receive notifications when your saved content is updated. ### What is a release note? A release note is a summary that captures recent changes, enhancements, and bug fixes. When one of your Saved Pages is updated and a release note is published, you receive an in-site notification highlighting the change. You can also opt in to receive a weekly email containing the release note updates by visiting the [**Notifications**](https://developers.google.com/profile/u/me/settings#notifications) tab under **Settings** and checking the box next to **Release notes** . This can be done in [account settings](https://developers.google.com/profile/u/me/settings#account). ## AI features ### What AI features are included as part of the Google Developer Program? As a member of the Google Developer Program, you gain access to [AI tools](https://developers.google.com/profile/help/overview#ai-tools) that use Gemini models to help you stay organized, get answers to your technical questions, and accelerate your projects. These tools include Side Panel Chat, Code Explain, and Search Summaries. ### Why do I need to join the Google Developer Program to use these feature? AI features such as the Side Panel Chat are only available to members of the Google Developer Program. This allows future personalization to the responses based on your profile such as your interests or preferred programming languages. ### Which sites will the Side Panel Chat work on? The Side Panel Chat is available in Beta on developer documentation pages on developers.google.com and [firebase.google.com](https://firebase.google.com) (in [supported regions](https://developers.google.com/profile/available-regions)). The Side Panel Chat is not available on mobile devices. ### Why does the Side Panel Chat say that it can't answer my question? The Side Panel Chat lets you ask questions about developer topics and get responses based on what's in the Google Developer documentation, including the page you're on. If you ask a question that is outside of that scope, you'll get a response saying that it can't help with that request or that it can only answer about Google Developer topics. If you encounter errors with valid questions, consider rephrasing your question. If the chat incorrectly indicates that it cannot respond to your question, you can report this issue by clicking the **Send feedback** icon at the top of the Side Panel Chat. ### How can I give feedback about the Side Panel Chat or its responses? Click the **Send feedback** icon at the top of the Side Panel Chat to provide feedback on this feature, including any incorrect answers you might get in response to your questions. ### What are Search Summaries? Search Summaries use Gemini models to provide search results that summarize information about what the user is searching for. Search Summaries offer richer, more insightful answers directly on the search results page. ### What sites do Search Summaries work on? Search Summaries are available in Beta on the following sites (in [supported regions](https://developers.google.com/profile/available-regions)): - developers.google.com - cloud.google.com - firebase.google.com - developer.android.com