Google to Delete Inactive Accounts from December 1

The move aims to enhance security, with activities such as email and video viewing keeping accounts active.

Google will begin deleting accounts that have been inactive for two years starting December 1, 2023.
The move is intended to enhance security as inactive accounts are more likely to be compromised and often lack two-factor authentication.
Activities such as reading or sending an email, watching a YouTube video, or using Google search can keep an account active.
Accounts associated with businesses, schools, or YouTube videos will not be affected by the new policy.
Google will notify users in advance before deleting an account and users can back up their data using Google's Takeout feature.