Google now allows inactive accounts with a two-year inactivity period to be deleted. The cleanup begins Friday. Log in and check email, Google, and YouTube to avoid this.
Don’t neglect your Google account, as it may be deleted after December 1, 2023. Google recently modified its policy for inactive accounts, published in May. If you haven’t used your Google account in two years, it may be deleted. The cleaning of inactive accounts will begin on Friday. If your account is inactive, we may delete it at week’s end. Log in and use your account to avoid this.
If your account is “inactive” and in risk of deletion, Google will warn you via your email and recovery address. Read on to learn about this new policy and protect your Google Drive, Docs, Gmail, and other data.
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Maintaining your Google account is simple: sign in every two years to prevent deactivation.
Additionally, partaking in numerous activities can fulfill account activity criteria. This includes writing or browsing emails, using Google search, and watching YouTube videos (Google owns YouTube).
Additionally, Google account subscriptions, such as third-party app and magazine accounts, can help sustain the required level of engagement. Keep your account active by engaging in these actions.Google Account Inactivity Policy
A Google Account that has not been used in the past two years is considered inactive. Google may delete inactive accounts and their data after two years of inactivity. This policy applies to your own Google Account.
This policy does not apply to Google Accounts created by your employer, school, or other organization. If a product is inactive for two years, Google may delete your data. This depends on product inactivity policies.
If your Google account is inactive for two years, your data may be deleted.
This policy will delete Google Accounts starting December 1, 2023.
Conclusion
Google now requires inactive accounts to be logged in and active to avoid deactivation. The new policy will alert users of inactive accounts starting Friday. Use Google Drive, Docs, Gmail, and other services safely by signing in every two years, meeting activity standards, and maintaining active subscriptions tied to their Google account. The inactive Google Account Policy applies only to personal accounts, not business, school, or organization accounts. If a product has inactive users for two years, Google may delete their data. By December 1, 2023, Google Accounts will be erased according this policy.
