How to Backup and Delete Google Account

This is a practical guide that teaches how to delete google account as a whole. If it is more convenient, you can delete a specific product or service only, such as gmail. We will show both ways and give special emphasis to the precautions to be taken. The services of Google, mainly the gmail, are extremely popular and widespread, and most of these users have important documents and information saved in their history. That is, losing everything can be a reason for a headache if it is not well planned.

Therefore, the text has two sections. In the first one, we talk about reservations and precautions. In the second is presented the step by step to delete the account. Full reading is recommended, but if you want, can go straight to the second part.

What happens if I delete my Google account?

Before deleting the account Google, it is good to take into account the points below to understand what deletion can bring:

• You will no longer receive or send emails via gmail. All data and content saved in that account, such as photos, calendars and files will be lost;
• Other services associated with your account may be lost. Classic case: your account gmail is linked with your other social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, etc) and you can no longer reset your password or recover a disabled account if you need to;
• Apps, games, music and movies can also be lost if you used your account to buy on YouTube or Google Play, for example.

How to download my data?

If you still want to delete your Google account, please do a backup, which is nothing more than making a copy of your data to another storage device. This is the safest way to remove the account! Access the page of Google Takeout, which is used to download your data. Google products that have your data are automatically selected.

If you don't want to download a product's data, uncheck the box next to it.

After downloading data, you receive a link to access the files, which can be stored on your preferred platform or on a flash drive, for example. Then just select the format you want to receive and click Create Export.

An email will be sent when Google has finished preparing the files. There you have finished your data download! After backing up, let's see how to delete your Google account quickly and easily.

How to delete google account

You have two options, you can delete only a specific service or product, or delete your account. Google as a whole (which means deleting all associated services and products). Let's explain how to do both.

1. Login to your account. If you have a Gmail account, for example, just access the tab in the upper right corner;

The screenshot below shows how the icon expands and shows you the option to manage your Google account.

2. You will be taken to the Google Account page. In addition to welcoming the user, the home screen shows some items of personal information and preferences. Now, to find the account deletion option, go to the Data and Privacy tab;

3. When entering the Data and Privacy page, you will notice that there are several options such as history and ads settings. Just scroll to the bottom to find the Delete your Google Account button;

4. Before the page to perform the deletion, Google asks you to re-login, as a security method. After confirmation of identity, a notice with details of what will be deleted with the account appears, giving the alternative of downloading data in advance;

5. As Google asks, please read the announcement carefully. Now that you are aware of the risks of losing files and are ready to delete your account, go to the bottom of the page.

6. Check both boxes to confirm that you are responsible for outstanding financial transition charges and that you want to delete the Google account. Ready!

In case you are wondering whether it is possible to recover the account and associated data after deleting it, this is possible, yes, but only for the first two weeks (Google says two to three weeks, best to go with the worst case).

There is a page for that. You will be asked for some information to certify that the account owner was really you. Just follow the guidelines google account assistant. Furthermore, the procedure to delete your account or any service is simple and fast. Take the necessary precautions so you don't regret it later and follow the step by step. Good luck!

See also:

Also check out ways to make your Google account safer and recover your gmail.

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