Google's Inactive Account Purge: What You Need to Know

Google will begin deleting inactive accounts, defined as accounts that haven't been used in at least two years, starting from December 1. This includes accounts associated with Gmail, Drive, Docs, Meet, Calendar, Photos, and YouTube. To prevent deletion, users must sign in to their Google account before the deadline. Google will send multiple notifications to inactive account holders prior to deletion. However, accounts created through work, school, or other organizations are exempt from this policy. Users who want to retain specific content from inactive accounts should sign in to the respective service. Google is deleting inactive accounts as a security measure to protect against spam, phishing scams, and account hijacking.