How do you delete an email account on google mail

To delete an email account on Google Mail (Gmail), you'll need to follow these steps:

Important: Before deleting your account, make sure you've taken care of the following:

  1. Export your data: You can export your emails, contacts, and other data from your account. Go to the Google Takeout page, select the data you want to export, and follow the instructions.
  2. Cancel any subscriptions or services: If you have any subscriptions or services linked to your Gmail account, such as Google Drive, Google Photos, or Google Play Music, you'll need to cancel them separately.
  3. Remove any connected devices: If you've connected any devices to your Gmail account, such as a phone or tablet, you'll need to remove them before deleting your account.

Now, here's how to delete your Gmail account:

Method 1: Delete your account from the Google Account settings

  1. Sign in to your Google Account.
  2. Click on the profile picture or icon in the top right corner, then select "My Account" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Account" section and click on "Delete your account or services".
  4. Click on "Delete Google Account" and follow the prompts to confirm.
  5. Enter your password and confirm that you want to delete your account.

Method 2: Delete your account from the Gmail settings

  1. Sign in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner, then select "See all settings".
  3. Scroll down to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
  4. Click on "Delete account" at the bottom of the page.
  5. Confirm that you want to delete your account.

What happens after you delete your account:

Remember to be cautious when deleting your account, as it's a permanent action that cannot be undone.