How to Delete - Deactivate Gmail Account

It is possible to permanently delete your Gmail Account if you need to. But before you decide whether you no longer want your Gmail account, think carefully about what you're doing. Deleting an email account can lead to serious consequences.
 Deleting a Gmail account is permanent. After going through the process, all of your emails and account settings will be erased. You will no longer be able to use your Gmail address to send or receive emails, and the address will not be made available for anyone else to use in the future.

How to permanently delete your Gmail account

1. Sign into your Gmail account on Google.com

2. Click the grid icon in the upper right-hand corner and select "Account.

3. Under the "Account preferences" section click "Delete your account or services."

4. Select "Delete products."

5. Enter your password.

 6. OPTIONAL: Click "Download Data" to save any important information from being permanently erased.

8. Enter an alternate email address (cannot be another Gmail address).

Make sure to use an email address you have access to; you will need it to continue deleting your account

  9. Click "Send Verification Email.

  10. Open the email from Google you should have received with your alternate email.

 11. Follow the deletion link in the message.

12. If prompted, log into the Gmail account you want to delete.

  13. Select "Yes, I want to delete (example)@gmail.com."

  14. Click "Delete Gmail." Then, click "Done."


  Permanently deleting your Gmail account is a serious step, but sometimes it's necessary.
If your account has been hacked or if it's overrun by spam, you may be wondering, "how do I delete my Gmail account. If you have to close a Gmail account, it's possible to do it quickly and permanently. Just make sure to first back up all your data, check for any third party services attached to your Gmail, and notify your contacts. Then, follow the instructions in this tutorial to remove your Gmail address from your Google account

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