If you haven’t checked your Gmail account in a while, it might not be there much longer. With billions of Gmail accounts in use, Google is tightening the reins on inactive users. Yes, Google will delete your long-forgotten inbox gathering dusty digital cobwebs — but don't worry, there are a few precautions you can take to save it.
Earlier this year, Google notified users via email about the Inactive Account Policy targeting accounts inactive for over two years. If your account has been idle, it could be permanently deleted along with all the data in Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos.
