Inactive Gmail Account: Google is going to delete millions of Gmail accounts
If you also use Gmail then this news is for you. The company is going to close millions of inactive Gmail accounts, this process will be implemented from December 1, in which such Gmail accounts that have been inactive for a long time will be closed forever.
The company has confirmed that the process of deleting Gmail accounts will start on December 1, 2023. Such accounts will be deleted which are not active for at least two years. Users who regularly use Gmail, Docs, Calendar, and Photos do not need to worry. That means nothing will happen to active accounts. But, if you have not used your Gmail account for more than 2 years, then you need to take action.
There is no need to worry for those who frequently use Gmail, Docs, Calendar, and Photos, as the change will not affect active accounts. On the other hand, if your Google account has been inactive for a long time, this action is possible.
Cybersecurity is a threat
Such a decision may have to be taken due to security concerns. It was told that the accounts which are not active can easily be used by scammers. Google notes that accounts that are forgotten or often left unattended tend to have old or reused passwords, do not have two-factor authentication, and are subject to inadequate security checks.
To avoid the risk of account deletion, Google has advised us to be cautious and follow some easy steps. Before deleting the account, several notifications will be given by Google on both the account e-mail address and the recovery e-mail address. This step is being taken for security reasons. Inactive accounts are more likely to be targeted by criminals. It contains a weak password. There is a lack of two-factor authentication and security checks are also reduced. In such a situation, Google wants you to use an active account in a safe environment.