GOOGLE WORKSPACE SUSPENSIONS
Thousands of email accounts suspended. Google enforcing strict policies against commercial use of educational and non-profit licenses.
Breaking: August 21, 2025
Google has initiated widespread enforcement actions against Google Workspace accounts operating under educational (.edu) and non-profit organization licenses that were being used for commercial email operations. This action affects thousands of accounts across multiple providers.
CURRENT SITUATION
Mass suspensions of educational & non-profit accounts
Providers caught reselling discounted licenses
Immediate account termination with no warning
Complete loss of email access and data
WHO'S AFFECTED
Users of "budget" email providers
Accounts on .edu domain resellers
Non-profit panel users doing commercial outreach
Anyone using unofficial Google Workspace channels
Critical steps for the next 48-72 hours
Click support icon in admin.google.com and ask support directly
OR check Settings → Account → Subscriptions
If it's not official 'Google Workspace Business' = you're at risk
Warmups: OFF completely or max 3-5/day
Cold emails: 5/day absolute maximum
Pause all sequences/automation
Manual sends only if critical
Bounce rate (if >5% = stop immediately)
550 errors (daily limit flags)
Account warnings in Google Admin
What to expect as accounts are suspended
Warmup emails bounce with 550 errors. Daily sending limits suddenly restricted.
Daily limits drop to 20-50 emails. Automation tools fail. Manual sends required.
Complete suspension. No sending or receiving. Admin access may be limited.
Account terminated. Data loss. Unrecoverable. Must start fresh with new provider.
Most accounts are currently at Stage 1-2. Act fast to prevent progression.
RECOVERY TIMELINE
Emergency mode - minimal sending
Gradual testing with monitoring
Slow scale to 50% volume
Return to normal IF no issues
LONG-TERM FIXES
Migrate to official licenses (only real solution)
Implement proper authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
Build real engagement before scaling
Consider alternative platforms for bulk sending
Red flags - Avoid these
• Prices under $2/month per inbox
• "Lifetime deals" or "one-time payment"
• Can't provide Google Partner ID
• Mentions "special pricing" or suspicious discounts
• Uses "educational" or "non-profit" for business use
Green flags - Look for these
• Official Google Partner badge (verify at partners.google.com)
• Transparent about license types
• Direct billing relationship with Google
• Provides full admin access to Google Workspace
• Clear documentation and support
Every account runs on fully paid Google Workspace Business licenses, purchased directly from Google.
We've never used educational or non-profit panels. 100% compliant with Google's terms of service.
Official Google partner with direct support channels and advance policy notifications.
Full admin access and proper billing documentation. Complete transparency about our licensing.
License Type
Paid Business
Edu/Non-profit
Google Compliance
100% Compliant
Terms Violation
Account Status
Active & Protected
Suspended
Business Risk
Zero Risk
Total Loss
Support
Direct Google Support
No Recourse
Google has suspended thousands of Google Workspace accounts that were operating under non-profit and educational licenses but being used for commercial purposes. These panels, originally intended for schools and charitable organizations, were being resold and used for business email campaigns, violating Google's terms of service.
The fastest way is to click the support icon in admin.google.com and ask Google support directly about your license type. Alternatively, check Settings → Account → Subscriptions. If it's not an official 'Google Workspace Business' license, you're at risk.
Immediately: 1) Turn OFF all warmup tools or reduce to 3-5/day max, 2) Limit cold emails to 5/day absolute maximum, 3) Pause all sequences and automation, 4) Only send critical emails manually, 5) Monitor bounce rates closely - if over 5%, stop all sending immediately.
InboxKit exclusively uses fully paid, official Google Workspace Business licenses. We have never relied on non-profit, educational, or legacy panels. Our infrastructure is built on legitimate, commercial licenses directly from Google.
Unfortunately, accounts suspended for terms violations are rarely recoverable. The best path forward is to migrate to a legitimate provider with proper licensing. We can help you set up new, compliant accounts and rebuild your email infrastructure the right way.
If your accounts were suspended or you're at risk, we can help you migrate to legitimate Google Workspace infrastructure immediately.
