How do i delete my google mail account

Deleting a Google Mail account is a permanent process, and it's important to note that you won't be able to recover your account or its data once it's deleted. Before proceeding, make sure you've taken necessary steps to backup your important emails and data.

Here's a step-by-step guide to delete your Google Mail account:

Method 1: Delete your account using Google's account settings

1. Sign in to your Google account on a computer.
2. Click on the profile picture or account picture in the top right corner of the page.
3. Click on "My account" from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Account preferences" section.
5. Click on "Delete your account or service".
6. Enter your password to confirm.
7. Click on "Delete account" to proceed.
8. You'll be asked to confirm that you want to delete your account. Click "Delete account" again to confirm.

Method 2: Delete your account using Google's account recovery page

1. Go to the Google Account Recovery page.
2. Enter your email address and password to sign in.
3. Click on "Next" to proceed.
4. Follow the prompts to confirm that you want to delete your account.
5. Enter your password again to confirm.
6. Click on "Delete account" to proceed.

What happens after you delete your account

• Your Google Mail account will be permanently deleted, and you won't be able to access it again.
• Your email address will no longer be valid, and you won't be able to receive or send emails using that address.
• Any data stored in your account, including emails, contacts, and files, will be deleted permanently.
• You won't be able to recover your account or its data.

Important notes

• If you're using a Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) account, you'll need to contact your administrator to delete your account.
• If you're using a Google account for a specific service, such as Google Drive or Google Photos, you'll need to delete those services separately.
• Deleting your Google Mail account will also delete any other Google services linked to that account, such as Google Drive, Google Photos, or Google Calendar.

Before deleting your account, make sure you've taken necessary steps to backup your important emails and data.