Why Google is Deleting Gmail Accounts and How to Protect Yours

Google is the top provider of free email services, with nearly 1.8 billion people using Gmail worldwide. Understandably, news about Google deleting Gmail accounts can cause worry. Google is only deleting accounts that haven’t been used for a long time.

Google has a rule about unused accounts. If an account has not been used for two years, Google may decide to delete it. This includes everything in the account like emails, photos, and documents. 

 Why Does Google Delete Inactive Accounts?

The main reason Google deletes inactive accounts is for safety. Google works hard to keep Gmail safe by stopping spam and hacking attempts. However, accounts that haven’t been used for a long time are more likely to get hacked. This is especially true if the account has a weak password or doesn’t use extra security like two-factor authentication. Google’s studies show that unused accounts are much less likely to use these security features.

How to Keep Your Gmail Account Active

If you want to keep your Gmail account, you just need to use it occasionally. Here are a few simple things you can do:

– Send or read an email.

– Share a photo or watch a video on YouTube while logged into your account.

– Use Google Drive or Google Search.

Doing any of these things every now and then will keep your account active. If it’s been a long time since you last logged into your account, it might be a good idea to check your account’s security settings. This will help make sure your account has the right protections and doesn’t get deleted by Google.