Close down gmail account

To close down a Gmail account, you'll need to follow these steps:

Method 1: Delete your account using the Google Account settings

1. Sign in to your Google Account settings page.
2. Click on the "Data & personalization" tab.
3. Scroll down to the "Delete your Google Account" section.
4. Click on the "Delete your account" button.
5. Enter your password to confirm.
6. Click on the "Delete account" button.

Method 2: Delete your account using the Gmail settings

1. Sign in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the page.
3. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Click on the "Accounts and Import" tab.
5. Scroll down to the "Delete account" section.
6. Click on the "Delete account" button.
7. Enter your password to confirm.
8. Click on the "Delete account" button.

Note: Before deleting your account, you'll be prompted to download your data, including emails, contacts, and other information. You can also choose to cancel the deletion process if you change your mind.

What happens after you delete your account:

• Your Gmail account will be permanently deleted, and you won't be able to access it again.
• Any emails, contacts, and other data associated with your account will be deleted.
• Any Google services linked to your account, such as Google Drive, Google Photos, or Google Calendar, will also be disconnected.
• You won't be able to recover your account or data after deletion.

Before deleting your account, consider the following:

• If you have any outstanding emails or messages, you may want to forward them to another email address or save them before deleting your account.
• If you have any Google services linked to your account, you'll need to disconnect them before deleting your account.
• If you have any pending transactions or subscriptions, you may need to cancel them before deleting your account.

Remember to carefully consider the consequences of deleting your account before proceeding.