Determining Inactive Accounts
In simple terms, Google considers an account active if there is any activity recorded in it. Google defines activity based on the following actions:
- Reading or sending emails
- Using Google Drive
- Watching YouTube videos
- Sharing photos
- Downloading apps
- Using Google Search
- Using Sign in with Google for third-party apps or services
It’s important to note that Google determines account activity based on actions within the account itself, regardless of the device used. Users can perform actions related to their Google Account using any device they have signed in on, such as smartphones, laptops, or the web. If no such actions are registered within a two-year period, the account is considered inactive.
How to Keep Your Account Active
To prevent your Google account from becoming inactive, you need to engage in activities related to the account. Here are some examples:
- Link your Google account to your laptop and send or read an email at least once every two years, even if it is a secondary account.
- Watch videos on YouTube using your account.
- Share a photo using your account.
- Download an app from the Play Store.
- Link your account to store files in Google Drive.
- Perform a Google Search after logging into your account.
These are common actions you can take to keep your Google account active. However, there are other ways to demonstrate account activity to Google.
Exceptions to the Policy
There are certain scenarios in which Google considers an account active, even if it hasn’t been used for two years.
- The account has been used to make a purchase of a Google product, app, service, or subscription (ongoing).
- The account has a gift card balance.
- The account is linked to a published application or game with active subscriptions or financial transactions.
- The account manages an active minor account with Family Link.
- The account has been used to purchase books, movies, etc.
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