Don’t lose precious photos and videos from your Free Gmail account!!!
Google’s inactive account policy applies to personal Google Accounts that have not been used for at least two years. Google reserves the right to delete an inactive account and its data, and says it will send notifications before this happens. The policy does not apply to accounts set up through work, school or another organisation.
The good news is it will only affect an inactive Free Gmail account, according to Google, and an inactive account is one that has not been used for at least a two-year period. Google reserves the right to delete such inactive accounts and their associated data.
Google has mentioned that it will send multiple notifications to users whose accounts are at risk of deletion.
If you think about it, inactive accounts are more likely to be vulnerable to attacks because they are less likely to have two-factor authentication enabled, and their passwords may be outdated and exposed in security breaches.
If, like many people, you have important photos, videos and documents you don’t want to lose, use each Google Account while signed in. Activity can include reading or sending emails, using Google Drive, watching YouTube videos, sharing photos, downloading apps, using Google Search or using Sign in with Google for another app or service.
However, there are exceptions to the two-year inactivity rule. Some accounts may be saved even if they haven’t been logged into. This will be based on criteria such as having a current Google purchase or subscription, buying a digital item, having a gift card with a monetary balance, managing an active minor account with Family Link, or having ongoing subscriptions or financial transactions associated with a published application or game.
So in summary:
- Regularly Use Your Account: To keep your Gmail account active, it’s recommended to perform actions within the account regularly.
- Check Notifications: Pay attention to notifications from Google regarding the inactivity of your account, especially if you haven’t used it for an extended period.
- Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Enhance the security of your Google account by enabling two-factor authentication.
- Review and Update Security Settings: Periodically review and update your account security settings, including passwords and recovery information.
It’s advisable to check Google’s current Inactive Google Account Policy for the most up-to-date and accurate information about the policy.
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