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Google has warned users that inactive accounts may be closed if not logged in for a long time.
Google is increasing the deadline for inactivity to two years.
Users will receive reminder emails and notifications before any action is taken to delete the account or its content.
Once a Google account is deleted, the same email address cannot be used to create a new account.
To keep a Google account active, users should sign in at least once every two years and engage in various activities such as reading and sending emails, sharing photos, using Google Drive or downloading applications.
If you have a Google Account, then I have news that you need to be aware of. Google has alerted its users that if someone has not logged into their account for a long time, their account may be closed. Google is sharing this information with users through email and other platforms. The company has mentioned in its message that accounts that have not been logged into for a long time will have their content deleted after December 1, 2023.
According to the news, Google has extended the deadline for account inactivity to two years for all its products and services associated with Google Accounts. It has been clearly stated that if an account has not been used or signed into for two years, it may be deleted.
Google has stated that if an account is considered inactive, they will send multiple reminder emails to the user’s provided email address (if available) to regain access to their existing emails and account. Google will ensure that actions are taken and content is not deleted before sending these reminders. All these reminders will be sent at least eight months in advance. It is important to note that after a Google Account is deleted, the email address associated with that account cannot be used again while creating a new Google Account.
To keep your Google Account active, the easiest way recommended by Google is to sign into your account at least once every two years. Signing into your account in the past two years will categorize your account as active, and it will not be deleted or closed.
Also, to keep your Google Account active, you can read or send emails, watch YouTube videos, share photos, use Google Drive, download applications, use Google Search, or sign into third-party apps or services using your Google Account.
And, Google is reminding its users of the importance of keeping their Google Accounts active by signing in regularly. Failure to do so may result in the deletion or closure of the account and its associated content.
