Yes, Google has updated its policy for inactive accounts. Starting December 2023, Google will delete accounts that have not been used or signed in to for at least two years. This includes all data associated with the account, such as emails, documents, photos, and videos.
Google will send multiple notifications over the months leading up to deletion, to both the account email address and the recovery email (if one has been provided). If you want to keep your account, you will need to log in at least once every two years. You can also add a recovery email address to your account so that you can be notified if your account is ever deleted.
Here are some of the reasons why Google is deleting inactive accounts:
- To reduce the risk of spam and identity theft.
- To free up storage space.
- To keep accounts up-to-date.
If you have an inactive Google account, you can take steps to keep it active by logging in at least once every two years. You can also add a recovery email address to your account so that you can be notified if your account is ever deleted.
Here are some of the steps you can take to keep your account active:
- Log in to your account at least once every two years. This is the most important thing you can do to keep your account active.
- Add a recovery email address to your account. This will allow you to be notified if your account is ever deleted.
- Use your account regularly. The more you use your account, the less likely it is to be considered inactive.
If you have any questions about Google’s inactive account policy, you can contact Google support.
