How do I permanently block my Google Account?
Permanently removing your Google Account starts by deleting Gmail. Navigate to your Google Accounts Data & privacy section, then Data from apps and services. Choose Delete a Google Service, select Gmail, and provide an alternate email address for verification.
How to Permanently Delete Your Google Account
If you’re ready to permanently say goodbye to your Google Account, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you do it:
Step 1: Delete Gmail
Your Google Account is essentially Gmail, so the first step is to delete your Gmail account. To do this:
- Go to the Google Accounts Data & Privacy section: https://myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy
- Scroll down to the “Data from apps and services” section
- Click on “Delete a Google Service”
- Select “Gmail” from the list of services
- You’ll be asked to provide an alternate email address for verification. This is where you’ll receive confirmation of your account deletion.
Step 2: Delete Your Other Google Services
Once you’ve deleted Gmail, you’ll need to delete your other Google services, such as:
- YouTube
- Google Drive
- Google Photos
- Google Calendar
- Google Maps
To delete these services, simply go to the settings page for each service and look for the “Delete” option.
Step 3: Confirm Your Account Deletion
Once you’ve deleted all of your Google services, you’ll need to confirm your account deletion. To do this, go to the Google Accounts Data & Privacy section (https://myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy) and click on the “Delete your Google Account” button.
You’ll be asked to enter your password and then you’ll need to click on the “Delete Account” button.
Your Account is Now Deleted
Once you’ve clicked on the “Delete Account” button, your Google Account will be permanently deleted. All of your data, including your emails, contacts, and photos, will be gone.
Tips
- Before you delete your Google Account, be sure to download any data that you want to keep.
- If you have any subscriptions or purchases associated with your Google Account, you’ll need to cancel them before you delete your account.
- Deleting your Google Account is a permanent action. Once your account is deleted, it cannot be recovered.
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