Google to delete inactive accounts, here’s all the details

Google will be deleting accounts that have been inactive for two years. The company confirmed it through an official blog post. So, users who haven’t signed into their Google accounts in the past two years will end up losing all the data from Gmail, Docs, Photos, Calendar, Meet, and YouTube.

Google accounts that have been used for an extended period of time are more likely to become compromised. Hence, deleting inactive accounts is one of the ways Google is trying to protect its users from threats like spam and phishing.

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Why is Google deleting inactive accounts?

Google to delete inactive accounts

According to Google, its internal analysis has revealed that accounts that have been inactive for two years are unlikely to have two-step authentication. Hence, these accounts are likely to be compromised easily. Its potential extends far and wide, encompassing everything from the unauthorised acquisition of personal information to becoming a medium for unwanted or even malicious content, such as spam.

What items will Google delete from inactive accounts?

Starting later this year, if a Google account remains inactive for a minimum period of 24 months, it will be terminated and all associated data erased, including content stored within Google Workspace (comprising Gmail, Docs, Drive, Meet, and Calendar) as well as Google Photos. The new development is applicable for personal Google accounts, and accounts that are made for organisations, such as businesses and schools.

When will Google start deleting inactive accounts?

Google will terminate inactive accounts starting in December this year. It will be carried out in a phased manner, starting with accounts that were made, but never used. Google will send out multiple notifications before deleting an account. It will notify users through the account email address and recovery email address.

How to prevent Google from deleting an inactive account?

The easiest way to keep a Google account active is to sign into it at least once every two years. Apart from signing into an account, reading/sending an email, accessing Google Drive, watching a video on YouTube, downloading an app through the Play Store, using Google Search, and even using a Google account to sign into a third-party app or service.

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