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Backup Your Gmail Data Before Deletion (Desktop) Before you deactivate your Gmail account, make a backup copy of your data in case you ever need to recover essential emails, contacts, or other information.
Here’s how to get your Gmail data off your computer:
1.Go to the Gmail website from any web browser and sign in if you haven’t already.
2.Click on your profile picture and then choose Manage your Google Account.
3. Navigate to the Data and Privacy area, then to the Apps and Services section on the right side. Select the option that reads “A summary of your services and data” under that.
4.Now, under the Gmail service, click theDownloadbutton. This will open a new tab with a Google Takeout page.
5.Check that Mail is chosen, then click the Next stepbutton.
6.After that, select your preferred file format, frequency, and transfer destination. Once finished, click the Create exportbutton.
That’s all. Google will begin the backup procedure. When the file is available, the download link will be sent to your Gmail account.
Please keep in mind that the backup procedure can take hours or days, and you will only have 7 days to download your items. The file will thereafter be deleted from Google’s servers.
Backup Your Gmail Data Before Deletion (Mobile) Similar to the desktop option, you can back up your Gmail data from your mobile device. Here’s how it’s done:
1. Launch the Gmail app on your iPhone or Android phone.
2.Select theManage your Google Account option after tapping on your profile picture.
3.Choose theContent stored from Google services option under Apps and services in the Data & privacysection.
4.Click the Downloadbutton next to the Gmail card.
5.On the next screen, make sure theMail option is chosen before clicking theNext stepbutton.
6.Select the file location, frequency, file type, and file size. When finished, press the Create exportbutton.
That’s all there is to it. Your backup procedure will start.
How to Download Your Gmail Backup File Once the backup process is complete, follow these steps to get your Gmail backup file:
1.When the backup is ready to download, you will receive an email in your Gmail account with the download link.
2.Simply tap theDownload your filesbutton, enter your Gmail password, and then press theNext option.
3.Choose your backup file and click theDownloadbutton.
After that, it will begin downloading your backup file.
How to Delete Your Gmail Account (Desktop) After you’ve downloaded your Gmail data, you can finally delete your Gmail account. Here is the entire procedure:
1.Open Gmail in any browser, then click on your profile picture and selectManage your Google Account.
2.Scroll down until you see Download or remove your datacard under the Data & privacy page. Select the Delete a Google service option.
3.On the next screen, you will be prompted to enter your password once more. Once finished, press theNextbutton.
4.Now, next to Gmail, click the Deleteicon (dustbin button).
5.Because you are just canceling the Gmail service, you must supply an alternate email address in order to continue using other Google services such as Docs, Drive, Calendar, and so on. Please keep in mind that you cannot use email with your Gmail account.
After you’ve provided your email address, click the Send Verification Email button.
6.To permanently remove Gmail from your Google account, access the email account where you received the verification email and then click on the link.
Please keep in mind that your Gmail account will not be terminated until you validate your new email address.
7.If prompted, check in to your Google account once more.
8.After that, carefully read the disclaimer. When you’re certain you want to proceed with the deletion, check the box next to Yes, I want to delete and click the Delete Gmailbutton.
That’s all. Google will immediately begin the deleting procedure.
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How to Delete Your Gmail Account (Mobile) The procedure for cancelling a Gmail account using the mobile app is similar to that of the web platform. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
1. Launch the Gmail app on your phone.
2.Select theManage your Google Account option after tapping on your profile picture.
3.Scroll down until you see the Delete a Google service option under the Data & privacy tab.
4.Tap it and type in your Gmail password.
5.Click the Deleteicon (the dustbin button) next to Gmail.
6.Next, enter an alternate email address that is not affiliated with Gmail. After that, click the Send verification email button.
7.Open the email in which you received the verification message and click on the linked link. This will take you to a confirmation page where you may decide whether or not to proceed with the deletion.
8.Sign in to your Gmail account if prompted.
9.Finally, select Yes, I wish to delete and click the Delete Gmailbutton.
That’s all there is to it. Your Gmail account will be deleted permanently.
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FAQs 1. Can I retrieve my deleted Gmail account?
No, unfortunately. When you delete your Gmail account, your email address is no longer available for use, and no one else can claim it.
2. What if I have a paid Google service subscription?
You will lose access to any paid subscriptions if you delete your Gmail account. You can also cancel your subscriptions before deleting your account to ensure that you will not be charged for any future renewals.
3. Can I utilize Google services like YouTube and Google Drive?
Yes, you can still access your YouTube and Google Drive accounts even if you remove your Gmail account. Furthermore, all movies you’ve uploaded to YouTube and files saved on Google Drive will be untouched.
Say Goodbye to Your Gmail Account Deleting your Gmail account is a rather simple procedure. However, before taking this action, make a backup of any vital data and evaluate the potential impact on connected services and subscriptions. We hope the information in this tutorial has assisted you in successfully canceling your Gmail account.
