Earlier this month, Google communicated with billions of account holders, notifying them about the updates to its policy regarding inactive accounts.
The company sent out a comprehensive email detailing the information, the timeline for these changes, and the implications for Google account holders.
According to Google, the company is committed to diligently safeguarding your accounts against unauthorized access. They have implemented robust privacy practices across their products to ensure security.
Google has officially announced that the changes will be implemented starting from July 20. Additionally, they have provided information on when inactive accounts and their content will become eligible for deletion.
The Inactive Account Rule by Google: Explanation
Google has announced that any account remaining inactive for two years will be subject to the new changes. The company recognizes that many users may have numerous accounts that have been left inactive for valid reasons.
Therefore, Google will notify such account holders about the updated rules and request them to reactivate their accounts before they become eligible for deletion, starting from December 2023. Google assures users that they will receive reminder emails at least eight months before any action is taken on their accounts.
According to Google, any inactive account can be reactivated by simply signing into any of their Google products using that account and ensuring that the email address is retained for the foreseeable future.
However, Google emphasizes that failure to comply with these warnings will have consequences. If a Google account is deleted, the individual will not be able to use the same Gmail ID to create a new Google account.
Now that you are aware of the implications of leaving a Google account inactive for approximately 2 years, Google has provided some helpful tips to keep your account active and avoid these upcoming changes.
Tips for Maintaining an Active Google Account
Here are some actions you can take to keep your Google account active:
- Read or send emails using your Google account.
- Utilize Google Drive to upload or download content.
- Watch a video on YouTube while logged into the same account.
- Share a photo through Google Photos.
- Download an app from the Play Store using your registered Google account.
- Additionally, you can use your Google account for conducting queries using Google Search.
- Alternatively, you can utilize your Google account to sign in to various third-party apps or services.
