Google will notify the email linked to your account and its recovery address (if you have one) if it is identified as "inactive" and at risk of being destroyed.
On December 1st, an inactive account and all associated content may be deleted.
It's time to give your Google account a little attention if it's also collecting dust, as it may vanish on December 1, 2023. For those who are unaware, Google announced in May that they would be updating their policy on inactive accounts. Now, there's a chance your Google account could be deleted if you haven't used it in more than two years. This Friday is when the inactive account cleansing is supposed to begin.
Therefore, your account may disappear if it is classified as inactive; this procedure starts at the end of the week. Log in and engage with your account if you wish to prevent that.
Google will notify the email linked to your account and its recovery address (if you have one) if it is flagged as "inactive" and at risk of being destroyed. Here are some things to be mindful of if you're learning about this new policy and want to ensure the security of your files on Google Drive, Docs, Gmail, and other services.
Use these three tips to maintain the activity of your Gmail account.
The easiest way to make sure your Google account doesn't get deleted is to log in at least once every two years.
In addition, being involved in a variety of activities can fulfill the account activity requirements. This includes using Google search, sending or receiving emails, and watching YouTube videos (keep in mind that YouTube is a part of Google).
Furthermore, any current subscriptions associated with your Google account—such as magazines and third-party app profiles—may help you keep up the necessary level of activity. Keep your account active by continuing to interact with it through these activities.
Inactive Google Accounts Policy
A Google account that hasn't been used in the last two years is considered inactive. If you are inactive on Google for at least two years, Google has the right to delete your inactive Google Account along with all of its data and activities. Your individual Google Account is covered by this policy.
Any Google Accounts that were created for you by your employer, school, or another organization are not covered by this policy. In addition, Google maintains the right to delete data from a product if you haven't used it for at least two years. The inactivity policies of each product are used to determine this.
Within Google products, if your account is not utilized for two years, Google has the right to delete your data.
The earliest a Google Account can be deleted in accordance with this policy is December 1, 2023.
