You may choose to delete your Google Gmail Account if you do not want any emails on your current Gmail account or if you have established a new email address and no longer require the old one. Please be aware that removing a Gmail account does not delete your Google Account. Google considers Gmail one of the services it offers, so you will continue to have access to your other Google services and your Google Play purchases. So, thanks to Google, you may use its other services without a Google Gmail account! Deleting a Gmail account is a simple job, and this article will walk you through the process on PC and Android. Read on!
How To Delete Gmail Account Using PC?
To access your Gmail account, you may use any online browser (such as Google Chrome, Firefox, or Internet Explorer).
- Go to https://mail.google.com/ in your browser. If you are already logged in, your Gmail account will open; otherwise, you’ll be prompted to enter the email address and password to log in.
- You will be able to view your mailbox when you have logged in. Your profile photo will be at the upper right corner of the screen, and a symbol similar to the one highlighted below will be on the left side.
- Clicking it displays a list of all of Google’s services. Click “Account” here.
- You may also browse to https://myaccount.google.com/, which will open the account page. On the left side is an option for “Data and Personalization” or “Data and Privacy.” Click it.
The page opens and looks like the one below.
- Scroll down to the section “Download, delete, or plan for your data.” The section allows you to either deactivate your Gmail account or back up your data.
If you do not want to delete all of your emails and want to save them, first click “Download Your Data.”
- This sends you to a page with the option to back up your Google Account data. You may select “Deselect All” since you need to generate a Gmail account backup.
- Scroll down to “Mail”. Select the checkbox and click “Next Step”.
- You may choose the email archive format and click “Create Archive.”
- You may choose “Delete a service or your account” if you do not wish to go back.
- You’re directed to a new page. To delete a Service, click here.
- Next, you’ll be asked to enter your password. Then, you’ll be directed to the next page, where you can view all of the Google services you’re using. To delete a Gmail account, click the trash symbol highlighted below.
- A new page opens. The pop-up prompts you to enter another email address so that you may continue using all other Google services. Enter an email address from a service provider other than Google that is active and accessible. Then, click “Send Verification Email”.
- Now, go to the mailbox of the alternative email address you entered. You will get an email from Google titled “Gmail Deletion Confirmation.” Open the email and scroll down. You’ll see a link that you must click to verify the termination of your Gmail account.
- You will then be directed to the page displayed below. Also, the Gmail account will be deleted if you check the box and click “Delete Gmail.”
How To Delete Gmail Account Using Android Phone?
- Navigate to your phone’s Settings. When you slide down on the Android phone’s screen, you will see a little gear symbol that will take you to the settings page, where you may scroll down and select “Google.”
- The following screen displays. Click “Google Account”.
- Your default Gmail account will open. Click the menu to view all your Gmail accounts, then pick the one you wish to delete.
- The Account Information for that distinct Gmail account will open. Click “Manage Your Google Account” and then click “Data and Personalization” or “Data and Privacy.” Scroll down and click “Delete a Service or Your Account.”
- Once again, click “Delete a Service.” A new page opens and asks for your password. Enter the password and then click “Next”.
- After entering the password, follow the same procedures as before to delete a Gmail account on your PC. Following these instructions will allow you to delete the Gmail account from your Android phone.
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