Google holds a significant position in the free email market, with an estimated 1.8 billion Gmail users around the globe, but not all these people are active users. Therefore, Google has decided to wipe out some inactive users, as its policy clearly states you must use it or lose it. Gmail accounts being wiped out will create chaos, which should not be a surprise.
With millions of Gmail accounts, Google is limiting the number of people who don’t use it. Google’s server will delete all the old email, but here’s a catch! You can still save it by taking some precautions; however, before hopping on to that, let’s see “Why Is Google Deleting Inactive Accounts?”
Well, as a part of the updated security policy, Google is getting rid of accounts that are abandoned, as these accounts are often exploited by hackers for malicious activity. The company has spent a lot of time and money to make Gmail safe and secure for its users. This includes stopping spam, fake accounts, and people from hijacking their accounts.
Here are the measures that you can take to make sure your account doesn’t get deleted:
To prevent deletion of your old Gmail account, logging in is just not enough, you are required to send an email once every two years at least. This straightforward action signifies to Google that your account is active, thus ensuring that it will not be swept up in the flurry of deletions.
To verify that your account is alive and operating well, you need to interact with Google services like watching videos on YouTube, sending an email, or sharing a photo on Google Photos while signed in.
Another easy way to show activity is to use Google search while logging into your account. Searching for a quick fact, getting directions, or checking out the latest stuff counts as being engaged and keeps your Gmail from getting tagged as abandoned.
