How to Delete Your Google Account
Deleting your Google account is a serious step that removes access to all Google services and associated data. If you're sure you want to proceed, follow these steps to delete your Google account.
- Sign in to Your Google Account: Visit myaccount.google.com and sign in with the Google account you want to delete.
- Access Account Preferences: After signing in, click on "Data & personalization" from the options on the left-hand side.
- Delete Your Account or Services: Scroll down to the "Download, delete, or make a plan for your data" section. Under "Delete a service or your account," click on "Delete your account."
- Verify Your Identity: Google may ask you to sign in again and confirm your password to ensure it's you.
- Review Your Data: You'll see what you'll lose when you delete your account, including Gmail, YouTube, and other Google services Make sure to download any data you want to keep before proceeding.
- Follow the Prompts: Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion of your account.
- Final Confirmation: Google will ask you to confirm once more that you want to delete your account. Read through the information carefully and confirm your decision.
- Account Deletion: After confirming, your Google account and all associated data will be permanently deleted.
- Please be aware that deleting your Google account means losing access to all associated services and data, including Gmail, Google Drive files, and YouTube videos. Make sure to back up any important data before deleting your account.
