Follow these steps to delete your Google account if you no longer use it or if you’ve outgrown Google.
If you’re concerned about your privacy and want to delete your Google account, or if you’re just seeking to consolidate your several online identities, know that it’s possible to do so with minimal hassle.
To successfully delete your Gmail account, you must first back up all of your data by downloading a copy to your computer, and then verify that your Gmail address is not being used by any other online services.
It would be unfortunate if you were locked out of your bank account just because you failed to update your email address in time.
I’ll show you how to save all the important information from your Google account and then take you to the correct place to permanently delete your Google account.
Back up All of Your Data Before You Close Your Account
The Google Takeout service makes it simple to export all of your Google account’s data in a single command. To terminate your Google Takeout account, first, log in to your account there.
Uncheck the box next to any services or apps that you don’t want to be backed up from the list of those associated with your Google account. The default is correct; please leave all boxes ticked.
When it comes to information, it’s always preferable to be prepared and not need anything rather than to be caught off guard and without any answers.
Make sure all of your photo albums are accessible by checking the relevant boxes in settings for features like Google Photos. To proceed, select the Next Step button.
In the following form, you’ll be asked what kind of data delivery you prefer. If you don’t want your files stored in Google Drive, you can have them sent to Dropbox, OneDrive, or Box instead, or you can have a download link sent to your email inbox.
Choose your desired export settings afterward. If you’re going to delete your account, don’t change anything and just click Export once. Input the specifications for the file formats and sizes you’d want to receive.
As a final step, select Create export and then wait. Google claims that gathering all of your data can take several hours or even days. When Google has finished setting up the files, you will receive an email notification.
How to Close Your Google Account
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Now that you have a backup of your information, you can permanently close your account. Sign in to the Google Account you want to delete, then click “Data & personalization” on the left side of the page.
Locate the link labeled “Delete a service or your account” in the “Download or delete your data” section. Select “Delete your account” afterward.
To access your account again, please log in. Google will provide you with the choice to save your data and will detail the services you’ll lose access to along with the amount of information saved in each.
If I were to deactivate my account, for instance, the 602 contacts I’ve saved in Google Contacts would be wiped along with it.
If you’re sure you’ve saved everything you need, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the Delete Account option after checking the two boxes confirming your decision.
If you’re more concerned about the information Google has stored on you than you are about keeping your Google account active, you can choose to delete only that information.
You can also find instructions on how to delete your account from Facebook, Amazon, and Instagram on our site.
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