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GoogleCloud Identity

Central user accounts, single sign-on and device rules from Google, for staff who need a managed Google identity but not a full Google Workspace licence.

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NameLicence2-Step VerificationStatus
Aisha Al BalushiPremiumEnforcedActive
Rahul MenonFreeEnforcedActive
Omar HaddadFreeEnrollingInvited
Mariam SalehWorkspaceEnforcedActive
Daniel CostaFreeOffSuspended

Devices

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DeviceOSManagementLast sync
FIN-LT-014Windows 11Windows management5 min ago
DSN-MB-003macOSEndpoint verification9 min ago
iPhone (Mariam)iOSAdvanced1 h ago
Galaxy (Omar)AndroidBasic3 h ago
HR-LT-007Windows 10Approval pending1 day ago

Web and mobile apps

  • GoogleGoogle Cloud consoleAdmins
  • SAMLAccounting appFinance
  • SAMLHR portalAll users
  • SAMLCRMSales
  • SAMLTicketingSupport
  • OIDCProject boardAll users

One Google sign-in with 2-Step Verification for every app

Security

SettingApplies to
Enforce 2-Step VerificationAll users
Security keys onlyAdmins
Minimum password length 12All users
Login challengesAll users
Automatic user provisioningHR portal (Premium)

Context-aware access

Open the accounting app only from company devicesAccess level on

If

  • User is in Finance
  • App is the accounting app
  • Device is not company-owned

Then

  • Block access
  • Show the user a message
Sign-ins checked today948
Users

Why companies across the Middle East set it up with us

  • Google Cloud Premier Partnerfor Google Workspace and Google Cloud.

  • Since 2007with 1,500+ active cloud customers across the Middle East.

  • Local officesin Dubai, Muscat (head office) and Doha; Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain are served from Dubai.

  • 350,000+ users migratedsince 2007.

  • Six GCC countriesEnglish and Arabic support.

We architect and deploy
  • Google Cloud
  • Google Workspace

Google Cloud Identity is Google's identity-as-a-service product: it manages user accounts and groups, single sign-on to SAML apps, 2-step verification and device rules from the Google Admin console, without Gmail or Drive.

Free covers the basics; Premium adds Windows device management and context-aware access. Gulf Infotech, a Google Cloud Premier Partner (in business since 2007), sets it up across the Middle East.

What is Google Cloud Identity, and who is it for?

Cloud Identity gives each person a managed Google account that your company owns, controlled from the same Admin console as Google Workspace. It is not the same as Google Workspace: there is no Gmail, Drive or Meet, only the identity, security and device layer.

We usually recommend it in three cases:

If you also want JumpCloud-style management of Macs and office Wi-Fi, compare it with JumpCloud before choosing.

  • Google Cloud teams: developers and admins who need governed Google accounts to sign in to Google Cloud, with 2-step verification and audit logs.
  • Staff who do not need Workspace apps: warehouse, retail or site staff who need to sign in to a few web apps, while office staff stay on Google Workspace. Both licence types live in one organisation.
  • Companies on Microsoft or another email system that want Google as the sign-in for Google Cloud or Chrome, linked to Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID with Google Cloud Directory Sync.

What is the difference between Cloud Identity Free and Premium?

Free covers accounts, SSO and 2-step verification. Premium adds automated provisioning, Windows and advanced mobile management, and access rules based on device and context.

FeatureFreePremium
Users and groups in the Google Admin consoleFreeIncludedPremiumIncluded
SSO to SAML apps, with Google as identity providerFreeIncludedPremiumIncluded
Use another identity provider (for example Entra ID) to sign in to GoogleFreeIncludedPremiumIncluded
2-step verificationFreeIncludedPremiumIncluded
Google Cloud Directory Sync with Active DirectoryFreeIncludedPremiumIncluded
Basic mobile device management and endpoint verificationFreeIncludedPremiumIncluded
Admin, user, SAML, groups and OAuth audit logsFreeIncludedPremiumIncluded
Automated user provisioning to appsFreeNot includedPremiumIncluded
Advanced mobile managementFreeNot includedPremiumIncluded
Windows device managementFreeNot includedPremiumIncluded
Context-Aware AccessFreeNot includedPremiumIncluded
Security centerFreeNot includedPremiumIncluded
Secure LDAPFreeNot includedPremiumIncluded
Device logs and export of logs to BigQueryFreeNot includedPremiumIncluded

Source: Google Cloud Identity editions page, October 2026. Google Workspace Enterprise plans already include Cloud Identity Premium features, so Enterprise customers do not buy it separately.

What does Gulf Infotech deliver?

  • Design

    which users get Cloud Identity Free, Premium or a Google Workspace licence, so you are not paying for apps people never open.

  • Domain and directory setup

    domain verification, organisational units, groups and admin roles, plus Google Cloud Directory Sync if you keep Active Directory.

  • SSO

    your SAML apps connected to Google sign-in, or Google connected to Microsoft Entra ID as the identity provider if Microsoft is your main directory.

  • Security baseline

    2-step verification enforced, recovery options, password rules and alerting.

  • Devices

    mobile management and endpoint verification; on Premium, Windows device management and Context-Aware Access rules.

  • Support

    changes, new apps and troubleshooting from our support team, remotely.

What does Cloud Identity cost?

Cloud Identity Free costs nothing. Signing up raises your organisation's free user cap by 50, and Google can raise it further on request. Premium is a paid per-user subscription, billed through the same Google subscription as Workspace, on an annual or flexible plan. Premium is quoted for your requirement, in OMR, AED, QAR or USD, after checking whether a Google Workspace plan would serve the same users better. See Google Workspace pricing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Google Cloud Identity?
Google Cloud Identity is Google's identity and access management service for businesses. It creates and manages company-owned Google accounts and groups, provides single sign-on to SAML apps, enforces 2-step verification and applies basic device rules, all from the Google Admin console. It can sync with Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID. It does not include Gmail, Drive or other Google Workspace apps.
Free vs Premium edition?
Cloud Identity Free includes users and groups, SAML single sign-on, 2-step verification, Google Cloud Directory Sync, basic mobile management, endpoint verification and audit logs. Premium adds automated user provisioning, advanced mobile management, Windows device management, Context-Aware Access, the security center, Secure LDAP and device logs. Choose Premium if you need device-based access rules or Windows management.
Does it need Google Workspace?
No. Cloud Identity works on its own, so a company on Microsoft 365 or another email system can use it for Google Cloud sign-in or SSO. It also works alongside Google Workspace in the same organisation: every user gets a free Cloud Identity licence, and you add Workspace licences only for those who need Gmail, Drive and Meet.
Can it manage Windows and Mac devices?
Windows yes, on Cloud Identity Premium, which adds Windows device management. Macs get basic visibility through endpoint verification, which reports device details to the Admin console, but Google's editions table lists no full Mac management. If you have many Macs, we usually pair Google sign-in with a dedicated device manager such as JumpCloud.
Can Cloud Identity work with Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID?
Yes. Google Cloud Directory Sync copies users and groups from Active Directory into Cloud Identity on a schedule, so you manage people in one place. You can also make Microsoft Entra ID or another identity provider the sign-in for Google, so staff use their existing Microsoft password to reach Google Cloud and Google apps. Both options are in the Free edition.
Is Cloud Identity the same as Google Cloud IAM?
No. Cloud Identity manages who the people are: their accounts, groups, sign-in and devices. Google Cloud IAM decides what those identities can do inside Google Cloud projects, such as starting a server or reading a storage bucket. Most Google Cloud customers use both: Cloud Identity for the accounts, IAM for the permissions on each resource.

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