How to Delete a Gmail Account Permanently (2024)

Let’s admit it, most of us have made funky Gmail usernames as kids, which haunt us as we grow older and step into the professional world. In that case, gradually, such email IDs go unused for months or even years on end, unnecessarily spamming you with notifications. That’s when you feel the need to delete such unused Gmail accounts.

If not, then maybe you suspect that your Gmail account has been hacked or something fishy is going on. Whatever your reason is, this guide will come in handy if you want to know how to delete a Gmail account right away. There are two ways to go about it as well. So, let’s jump right in.

Delete Gmail Without Deleting Your Google Account

With this, you can simply target delete your Gmail service and it won’t delete your associated Google Account altogether. This is a handier method as it only gets rid of your Gmail address. This also allows you to keep your Google Account activity and Google Play purchases untouched. You can also do so from both the Gmail mobile app and PC versions. Here’s a quick rundown:

Delete Gmail Account on Android & iOS

Delete Gmail Account on PC

What Happens When You Delete Your Gmail Service

If you want to be on the safe side of things and ensure this is exactly what you want to do with your Gmail account, here’s a quick rundown of what will happen when you do so:

Delete Your Google Account (Android & iOS)

Let’s say you don’t want to delete only your Gmail service. Instead, you want to wipe out the entire Google account it’s associated with. That can be done as well through both your phone and PC. So, here’s how:

The Gmail app on Android and iOS is more or less similar in terms of functionality and use. So the process of deleting your Google account via Gmail remains the same regardless of the device you own. Follow the steps below to learn how to delete your Gmail account on your phone:

Note: Before deleting your account, you will see the option toDownload your data using Google Takeoutat the top of the Delete your Google Account page. So, in case you have some important data associated with this account, tap on this option to download said data and save it.

Delete Google Account on Your PC

Now, if you primarily use the Gmail account that you want to delete on the web version, that can be done as well. It’s similar to the mobile version. Still, to avoid any confusion, we will be outlining the steps to reach the Delete your Google Account button. Once you do it, it is the same from there. So, take a look:

What Happens When You Delete Your Google Account

Once your account is deleted, Google allows you torecoverthe deleted account. Now, if you take a look at this Googlesupport page, you will see them stating that once you delete a “Google” account, it takes around 2 months to complete the deletion process.

And, that there is up to a 1-month recovery window that you can make use of. So, chances are that it applies to your Gmail account as well. If you feel you’ve made the wrong decision, log back into your deleted Gmail account as soon as possible to recover it.

With that being said, let us know in the comments if this guide came in handy!

If your Gmail account stays unused or inactive for about 2 years, Gmail has the right to automatically delete your account.

If you delete a single Gmail account of yours, it will not delete your other Gmail accounts. Unless, of course, you manually delete them.

You can either let Google automatically delete your inactive accounts that stay unused for 2 years. Or, you can simply delete your Gmail account manually bygoing to Google Account settings -> Data & Privacy -> More options -> Delete your Google Account.

Sagnik Das Gupta

Sagnik is a tech aficionado who can never say “no” to dipping his toes into unknown waters of tech or reviewing the latest gadgets. He is also a hardcore gamer, having played everything from Snake Xenzia to Dead Space Remake.

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