The easiest option to have it is by signing up for a freeGoogleApps for Business account.

But bad news for Google Apps users who are using it free till now.

On Thursday, Google Enterprise blog confirmed that the company is not going to entertain anymore free accounts further.

Google Apps Features

This version was generally used by individuals and small businesses with 10 or fewer users.

When we launched the premium business version we kept our free, basic version as well.

Businesses quickly outgrow the basic version and want things like 24/7 customer support and larger inboxes.

Google Apps Free Add Domain

Similarly, consumers often have to wait to get new features while we make them business-ready.

But there is a small concession.

If you have signed up for a free account before Dec 6, 2012 your account will stay free.

Now there are two options for Google Apps users.

Apps for Business with or without Vault.

This gives you e-mail archiving and control over multiple e-mail accounts.

But if you want Vault it costs $10 per user per month.

However, the Standard and Education Editions will continued to be offered free.

How to Get Free Google Apps Account for Single User ?

There is still some hope if you want to get Google Apps account for free.

The following step-by-steps will make clear on how to obtain it.

The above details should be clear if you see the actual screen.

But beware that you have to follow the exact steps as mentioned above.