Google has implemented a new policy aimed at managing its vast database of user accounts.
Can Accumulate in Large Numbers
This policy targets inactive Gmail accounts, which, due to their free nature, can accumulate in large numbers, according to El Economista.
With Google’s extensive array of services — including YouTube, Google Drive, and Google Photos — maintaining such an expansive database is both costly and resource-intensive. To offset these costs and enhance security, Google has introduced a measure to delete accounts that have been inactive for an extended period.
Google’s rationale for this policy is twofold. Firstly, inactive accounts are more susceptible to being compromised, particularly if they lack additional security measures such as two-factor authentication.
Secondly, managing and storing data from dormant accounts incurs unnecessary expenses. Thus, removing these accounts not only helps manage storage costs but also improves overall security.
How to Keep Your Account
It’s important to note that this policy exclusively affects personal user accounts and does not extend to those associated with businesses or educational institutions.
Additionally, accounts that have active YouTube channels, videos, comments, gift card balances, or published apps will remain unaffected by this policy.
To ensure your Gmail account remains active and avoids deletion, follow these simple steps:
Sign In Regularly: Simply logging into your Google account helps keep it active.
Engage with Emails: Read or send emails from your Gmail account.
Use Google Drive: Upload, edit, or download files to and from Google Drive.
Watch YouTube: Access YouTube and view videos to demonstrate account activity.
Search on Google: Perform searches using Google’s search engine.
