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A few days ago, I received an email notification saying that one of my Google accounts is going to be deleted. The email came from Google the company that owns Gmail. Honestly, at first I was a bit confused. For a moment, I even wondered who actually owns Gmail, then I find out that Gmail belongs to Google.
According to the email, the account will be deleted because it has not been used for more than two years. This is part of Google’s Inactive Account Policy. If an account stays inactive for too long, Google has the right to remove it, along with everything inside it. I understand the reason behind this policy. Google wants to reduce unused accounts, protect user security, and manage storage more efficiently. From their point of view, it makes sense.
Why I Have Many Email Accounts
Like many people, I have created several email accounts over the years. Some are for work, some for personal use, some for testing things, and some simply for extra cloud storage
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Yes, cloud storage is one of the main reasons. A free Google account gives you storage space for photos, documents, and files. In the past, it felt useful to spread files across multiple accounts. But over time, things change.
Do I Care If This Account Is Deleted?
To be honest, not really.
The documents stored in this account don’t have much value. They are mostly simple photo collections and old files that I rarely look at anymore. There’s no important work document, no sensitive data, and no financial value inside.
So if Google deletes this account permanently, I won’t suffer any real loss. Technically, I could still recover the account. Google gives users time and clear instructions to reactivate inactive accounts. In my case, the deadline is July 17, 2026. If I log in before that date, the account will stay alive.
But here’s the thing: I don’t feel the need to do that.
Managing many email accounts sounds useful at first, but it can also become tiring. More passwords to remember, more security risks, more inboxes to ignore.
These days, I already have enough backup accounts to cover my storage needs. I’ve also become more selective about what I keep and what I let go.Letting one inactive account disappear actually feels… freeing.
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Doing Nothing Is Also a Choice. If you’re like me and don’t want to keep an inactive account, you don’t need to do anything at all. Just ignore the email. Once the deadline passes, Google will delete the account, and all data and activity inside it will be permanently removed. There’s no recovery after that but sometimes, that’s perfectly fine.
Not everything needs to be saved forever.
How About You?
Have you ever received a similar email from Google or another platform? Do you keep old accounts “just in case,” or are you starting to clean up your digital life? Sometimes, letting go of unused things both offline and online can make life a little simpler.
Let me know what you think.
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According to the email, the account will be deleted because it has not been used for more than two years. This is part of Google’s Inactive Account Policy. If an account stays inactive for too long, Google has the right to remove it, along with everything inside it. I understand the reason behind this policy. Google wants to reduce unused accounts, protect user security, and manage storage more efficiently. From their point of view, it makes sense.
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| Technically, I have one and only primary email that I have been using for the last few years, in addition to backup ones that I have prepared for some reasons. I am working with this laptop every day, checking emails and many other stuff. Photo Asep Haryono |
Why I Have Many Email Accounts
Like many people, I have created several email accounts over the years. Some are for work, some for personal use, some for testing things, and some simply for extra cloud storage
You can read- I Was Targeted by a PayPal Scam on X . Here's What Happened and What You Should Know
Yes, cloud storage is one of the main reasons. A free Google account gives you storage space for photos, documents, and files. In the past, it felt useful to spread files across multiple accounts. But over time, things change.
Do I Care If This Account Is Deleted?
To be honest, not really.
The documents stored in this account don’t have much value. They are mostly simple photo collections and old files that I rarely look at anymore. There’s no important work document, no sensitive data, and no financial value inside.
So if Google deletes this account permanently, I won’t suffer any real loss. Technically, I could still recover the account. Google gives users time and clear instructions to reactivate inactive accounts. In my case, the deadline is July 17, 2026. If I log in before that date, the account will stay alive.
But here’s the thing: I don’t feel the need to do that.
Managing many email accounts sounds useful at first, but it can also become tiring. More passwords to remember, more security risks, more inboxes to ignore.
These days, I already have enough backup accounts to cover my storage needs. I’ve also become more selective about what I keep and what I let go.Letting one inactive account disappear actually feels… freeing.
You can read - How To Keep Your Facebook Account Secure
Doing Nothing Is Also a Choice. If you’re like me and don’t want to keep an inactive account, you don’t need to do anything at all. Just ignore the email. Once the deadline passes, Google will delete the account, and all data and activity inside it will be permanently removed. There’s no recovery after that but sometimes, that’s perfectly fine.
Not everything needs to be saved forever.
How About You?
Have you ever received a similar email from Google or another platform? Do you keep old accounts “just in case,” or are you starting to clean up your digital life? Sometimes, letting go of unused things both offline and online can make life a little simpler.
Let me know what you think.
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