This technical guide was developed to help businesses set up Google Cloud Identity Free, create corporate accounts for their users, and use these accounts on Android devices securely and manageably — replacing the use of free email addresses like @gmail.com.
If your organization already uses Google Workspace, you do not need to activate Cloud Identity: it is already included in your package. To create users with identity-only access (without Gmail, Drive, etc.), simply:
➡️ Skip directly to the section: How to Assign Licenses in the Admin Console
Replace personal and free accounts used on corporate Android devices with managed accounts @yourdomain.com, with full control by the IT team — at no cost.
yourcompany.com)Note that you can directly request up to 50 users (initial free limit per domain) without reseller intervention.
yourcompany.com)admin@yourdomain.comadmin@yourdomain.comuser@yourdomain.comBy default, Cloud Identity Free users automatically receive licenses (within the 50-user limit). To review or assign manually:
If you are in Google Workspace, this is the method to ensure that certain users use identity only, without Gmail, Drive, or Calendar.
Cloud Identity accounts are corporate accounts that can be manually added to Android devices for authentication and access to internal company apps — even outside the initial provisioning flow or an MDM.
To add a @yourdomain.com account to an already configured device:
user@yourdomain.com and tap Next.This account can be used for apps that require Google authentication, logging into internal apps, or corporate validation.
If an application (such as Chrome, YouTube, or a company app) requests login with a Google account:
user@yourdomain.com.This process is useful when the MDM does not require automatic account addition or when the device is already provisioned.
For those already using Nomid MDM to manage devices and security policies, these are the limitations of Cloud Identity Free that may still impact its use:
| Feature | Available? |
|---|---|
| Gmail (inbox) | ❌ No |
| Google Drive and Docs | ❌ No (no Workspace license) |
| Password control and 2FA authentication | ✅ Yes |
| Direct technical support with Google | ❌ Limited |
| Free license for up to 50 users | ✅ Yes |
All other functionalities for authentication, managed identity, and linking with Android devices via Android Enterprise are compatible with MDM usage and work normally with Nomid MDM.
@yourdomain.com email to create a personal Gmail accountGoogle Cloud Identity Free is the most secure and cost-free way to provide managed corporate accounts for authentication on Android devices, replacing the insecure use of personal accounts. With it, your IT team gains control, visibility, and security — without paying for Gmail or Google Drive.
👉 For MDM integrations and Android provisioning workflows, visit our wiki with practical tutorials:
https://wiki.nomid.tech
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