Google launched its new inactivity policy on August 4, notifying users of the December 1 deadline, when it will begin deleting accounts that have been inactive.
According to the advisory, Google updated the inactivity period to two years for all its products and services, including
Google launched its new inactivity policy on August 4, notifying users of the December 1 deadline, when it will begin deleting accounts that have been inactive.
According to the advisory, Google updated the inactivity period to two years for all its products and services, including Gmail. An account will be considered inactive if the user hasn’t logged in within two years.
Google emphasized that inactive accounts and their content will be eligible for deletion from December 1, 2023. Once deleted, a Gmail address cannot be used for a new account.
However, Google assured users that they will receive multiple reminder emails before any action is taken, giving them at least 8 months’ notice.
YouTube accounts with channels, videos, or comments are exempt from this policy, along with accounts connected to loaded gift cards or published applications.
To keep accounts active, Google suggested activities such as reading or sending an email, using Google Drive, watching a YouTube video, sharing a photo, downloading an app, using Google Search, or using “Sign in with Google” for third-party apps or services.