Google Deleting THESE Gmail Accounts, Save Yours Before Sept 20

New Delhi: In a bid to streamline account management and optimise server space, Google has announced that it will begin deleting inactive Gmail accounts starting September 20, 2024. With over 1.5 billion active users worldwide, Gmail is introducing this policy to manage inactive accounts and free up valuable server space. Accounts that haven’t been accessed or used with any Google services for two years will be at risk of permanent deletion.

Here’s what you need to know about this upcoming change:-

• Effective Date: September 20, 2024
• Who Is Affected: Personal Gmail accounts that have been inactive for over two years
• Who Is Not Affected: Organizational accounts, such as those used for work, school, or other professional purposes

How to Keep Your Gmail Account Active

To ensure your Gmail account remains active and to protect your data, consider the following actions:

• Send or Read an Email: Simply logging in and sending or reading an email will count as activity on your account.
• Share a Photo on Google Photos: Upload and share a photo using Google Photos to show that your account is in use.
• Watch a YouTube Video: Watching videos on YouTube while logged into your Gmail account helps maintain its active status.
• Use Google Drive or Perform a Google Search: Access Google Drive or perform searches on Google to demonstrate ongoing engagement with your account.
• Managing Multiple Accounts: For those who manage multiple Gmail accounts, it’s important to ensure that all accounts remain active.

Failing to do so could result in the permanent loss of important emails, photos, documents, and other data.