Will deleting email account delete emails?

Answered by Tom Adger

Deleting your email account will indeed delete all the emails stored in it. This means that once you delete your Gmail account, you will no longer have access to any of the messages you have received or sent using that account. It’s important to note that this action is irreversible, so it’s crucial to back up any important emails or data before proceeding with the deletion.

When you delete your Gmail account, all the emails, attachments, and contacts associated with that account will be permanently removed from Google’s servers. This includes emails in your inbox, sent folder, drafts, and any other folders you may have created. So, it’s essential to make sure you have saved any important emails or attachments elsewhere before deleting your account.

It’s worth mentioning that deleting your Gmail account is different from deleting your entire Google account. While deleting your Gmail account will remove all your emails, your Google account will still exist, and you can continue using other Google services like YouTube, Google Drive, Google Photos, and so on.

To delete your Gmail account, you can follow these steps:

1. Go to the Google Account Settings page (https://myaccount.google.com).
2. Click on “Data & Personalization” in the left navigation panel.
3. Scroll down to the “Download, delete, or make a plan for your data” section and click on “Delete a service or your account.”
4. Under the “Delete a Google service” section, click on “Delete a service.”
5. You may be asked to sign in again for security purposes.
6. Scroll down and find “Delete a service” and click on “Delete a service.”
7. You will see a list of Google services. Find and click on “Delete Gmail” next to the Gmail option.
8. Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion and provide any required information.
9. Once you have completed the necessary steps, your Gmail account will be deleted, and all associated emails will be permanently removed.

Remember to consider the consequences of deleting your Gmail account before proceeding. If you have any important information or data stored in your emails, it’s crucial to back them up or transfer them to another account before deletion.

Deleting your Gmail account will delete all the emails, attachments, and contacts associated with that account permanently. It’s essential to back up any important data and consider the consequences before proceeding with the deletion.