BreakGlass
BreakGlass Securing Google Workspace: How to Set Up a $0 Emergency “Break-Glass” Admin In a well-secured Google Workspace environment, you should never have more Super Admins than absolutely necessary. But what happens if you lose access to your primary account? This guide walks you through setting up a “Break-Glass” account that costs nothing, requires no extra licenses, and includes automated audit reporting to ensure it is never used without your knowledge. Phase 1: Create the $0 Admin Account To avoid paying for an extra Workspace license, we leverage Google Cloud Identity Free . This provides core user management features without the cost of a full Workspace license, perfect for an admin account that won’t use Gmail, Drive, or other apps. Enable Cloud Identity Free: Log in to your Google Admin Console . Navigate to Billing > Buy or upgrade . In the left sidebar, click Cloud Identity . Find Cloud Identity Free and click Get Started . C...

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