Google Gmail account in Danger? Here's how to prevent your account from deletion
Delhi : Google updated its regulations regarding dormant accounts earlier this year. Google said that it will deactivate accounts that haven't been used or logged in for at least two years under the new policy. This choice is a result of Google's continuous efforts to safeguard user security and lower the dangers connected to keeping dormant accounts.
Google stated that their new inactive account policy will take effect on December 1, 2023, in a blog post dated May 2023. All files from Gmail, Docs, Drive, Meet, Calendar, YouTube, and Google Photos will be removed from dormant accounts. Google announced in 2020 that it will solely delete material from dormant accounts. This declaration represents a major departure from Google's prior inactive account policy.
How to keep your G-mail account safe
You should be aware that the new policy only applies to personal Google Accounts—not accounts linked to corporations or organisations like schools—in order to protect your account from being deleted. The change will take effect in December 2023, but since it only affects inactive accounts, users who are actively using Gmail, Docs, Calendar, and Photos shouldn't be concerned. Furthermore, prior to the deletion of any accounts, Google would repeatedly notify the account email address and recovery email over a period of several months. This indicates Google's dedication to safeguarding the security and privacy of its large user base.
It's a good idea to take action to keep your Google Account active if it hasn't been used in a while. You may either log in or follow the steps in the Google email to reactivate a dormant Google Account. Additionally, Google has enumerated some actions you may do to maintain the activity of your account, including sending or receiving emails, utilising Google Drive, viewing YouTube videos, installing applications from the Google Play Store, conducting Google searches, and selecting 'Sign in with Google' when interacting with third-party apps or services.
