How to delete your account from Google
General Prerequisites
- Ensure you are logged into the Google account you wish to delete.
- Backup any important data, as deleting your Google account will permanently remove all associated data, including emails, contacts, and files stored in Google Drive.
Helpful or Basic Information to Conduct the Steps Required
- Deleting your Google account will affect all services linked to that account, such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Photos, and YouTube.
- You may want to download your data using Google Takeout before proceeding with the deletion.
Steps to delete your account
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Login to your Google account:
- Go to Google Account.
- Sign in with the account you wish to delete.
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Navigate to Data & Privacy:
- On the left-hand side menu, click on "Data & privacy."
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Find the "Delete your Google Account" option:
- Scroll down to the section titled "More options."
- Click on "Delete your Google Account."
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Verify your identity:
- You may be prompted to enter your password again to verify your identity.
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Review and confirm:
- Google will provide a summary of the data and services that will be deleted.
- Read through the information carefully.
- Check the boxes to acknowledge that you understand the consequences of deleting your account.
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Delete your account:
- Click on the "Delete Account" button to permanently delete your Google account.
Notes
- Once your account is deleted, it cannot be recovered.
- If you have any subscriptions or services linked to your Google account, make sure to cancel them before deleting your account.
- If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, you can visit the Google Account Help Center for more information.