To delete a Google Account (which is often referred to as a GAuth account), you typically need to follow these steps:
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Sign In: Go to the Google Account sign-in page and log in to the account you want to delete.
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Access Account Settings:
- Go to the Google Account page at
myaccount.google.com
. - In the left navigation panel, click on "Data & personalization".
- Go to the Google Account page at
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Download Your Data (Optional):
- Before deleting your account, you may want to download a copy of your data. You can do this by scrolling down to the "Download, delete, or make a plan for your data" section and clicking on "Download your data".
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Delete Your Account:
- In the "Data & personalization" section, scroll down to the "Delete a service or your account" section.
- Click on “Delete your account”.
- Google will prompt you to confirm your choice and will provide information about what deleting your account entails.
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Follow the Prompts:
- You may need to enter your password and complete a few additional verification steps.
- Review the information provided about losing access to Google services tied to that account.
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Confirm Deletion:
- Confirm that you want to delete your account by following the on-screen instructions.
Please note that deleting your Google Account is permanent and cannot be reversed. It will affect all services associated with that account, such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Photos, and more.
If you want to delete only a specific service (like Gmail), you can select "Delete a service" instead of deleting the entire account.
Always ensure you have backed up any important data before proceeding with account deletion.