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Coverage dated November 26, 2023 to November 29, 2023

Google could delete your old Gmail account as soon as Friday

Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, from the development of Nov 28, 2023

Newest development Nov 30, 2023 · 2 reportsGoogle Will Start Deleting Old Accounts Tomorrow. Here's How to Save Yours

Google accounts that haven’t been used in the last two years will be deleted under the company’s new inactive account policy.

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  1. Google will start deleting inactive accounts in December; here’s how to keep yours

    Headline from The Oregonian ·

  2. Names this update

    Google could delete your old Gmail account as soon as Friday

    Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·

  3. Google Will Start Deleting Old Accounts in 2 Days. Here's How to Save Your Google Account

    Headline from CNET ·

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    Google Will Start Deleting Old Accounts Tomorrow. Here's How to Save Yours

    Headline from CNET ·

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  1. KTVZ Bend

    Google to begin deleting inactive accounts this week (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Jennifer Korn, CNN (CNN) — That Google account you haven’t checked in years might be getting wiped this week. Beginning Friday, Google is moving ahead with its plan to delete accounts that have been inactive for at least two years.

  2. Daily Journal

    Google will start deleting 'inactive' accounts in December. Here's what you need to know (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Have a Google account you haven’t used in a while? If you want to keep it from disappearing, you should sign in before the end of the week. Under Google’s updated inactive account policy, which the tech giant announced back in May, accounts that haven’t been used in at least two […]

  3. CBS News

    Google will delete inactive accounts within days. Here's how to save your data. (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Starting December 1, Google will terminate accounts that haven't been used in two years, which could impact photos, emails and more.

  4. Foxla

    Google will start deleting unused accounts this week – here's how to save yours (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    This includes Gmail, as well as Google Docs, Drive, Meet, Calendar, YouTube and Google Photos.

  5. Green Field Reporter

    Google will start deleting 'inactive' accounts in December. Here's what you need to know - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Have a Google account you haven’t used in a while? If you want to keep it from disappearing, you should sign in before the end of the week. Under Google’s updated inactive account policy, which the tech giant announced back in May, accounts that haven’t been used in at least two […]

  6. Time

    Google Will Start Deleting 'Inactive' Accounts in December (opens Time)

    Published

    Time's feed description

    Accounts that haven’t been used in at least two years could be deleted.

  7. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Google will start deleting ‘inactive’ accounts in December. Here’s what you need to know. (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Accounts that haven’t been used in at least two years could be deleted.

  8. The Oregonian

    Google will start deleting inactive accounts in December; here’s how to keep yours (opens The Oregonian)

    Published

    The Oregonian's feed description

    Have a Google account you haven’t used in a while? If you want to keep it from disappearing, you should check on it before the end of the week.

  9. Forbes

    Google Will Start Purging Inactive Accounts On Friday—Here’s What You Need To Know (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Accounts that have seen no activity in the past two years may be deleted along with all their data, Google has warned.

  10. BGR

    The Gmail purge is about to begin: Last chance to stop Google from deleting your old accounts (opens BGR)

    Published

    BGR's feed description

    Google will start its Gmail purge in December, but you can ensure your old accounts won’t be deleted by performing a simple sign-in.

  11. FOX Business

    Google will start deleting inactive accounts this week (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Google is expected to soon start getting rid of some inactive accounts. That will happen for some personal accounts without activity within the past two years as soon as Friday.

  12. ZDNet

    Log in or lose it: Google will start deleting your unused personal accounts soon (opens ZDNet)

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    ZDNet's feed description

    Any account that hasn't been signed into for at least two years could have its content removed from Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, YouTube, and Photos. Here's what to know and do.

  13. Digital Trends

    Google to purge of inactive accounts. How to save your data (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    Google is about to begin deleting inactive Google accounts, meaning you could lose valuable data. Here's what you need to do to keep your account.

  14. CNET

    Google Will Start Deleting Old Accounts in 2 Days. Here's How to Save Your Google Account (opens CNET)

    Published

    CNET's feed description

    Don't wait: You'll need to take several steps to keep your inactive Google account safe from deletion before the end of the week.

  15. Wfmy News 2

    Yes, you can prevent Google from deleting your inactive accounts (opens Wfmy News 2)

    Published

    Wfmy News 2's feed description

    Google plans to start deleting certain inactive accounts in December 2023. Here’s how to keep your account and protect your data.

  16. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Google could delete your old Gmail account as soon as Friday (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

    Published

    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Google accounts that haven’t been used in the last two years will be deleted under the company’s new inactive account policy.

  17. Wall Street Journal

    Your Unused Gmail Account May Be Permanently Deleted Friday (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    How to revive your Google account before it’s too late.

  18. CNET

    Google Will Start Deleting Old Accounts Tomorrow. Here's How to Save Yours (opens CNET)

    Published

    CNET's feed description

    Don't wait: You'll need to take action to keep your inactive Google account from being purged.

  19. Anchorage Daily News

    Google starts deleting dormant accounts Saturday. Here’s how to save yours. (opens Anchorage Daily News)

    Published

    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Google is deleting accounts that haven’t been used in two years, from Gmail to Google Drive and more. Here’s how to back it up and avoid panic later.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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