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How to Delete Your Gmail Account in 2025

Find out how to remove only your Gmail service from your Google Account while keeping other Google services active.

Before you begin

  • Time required: ~5 minutes
  • Data loss: All your emails and Gmail address will be permanently removed; other Google services remain active
  • Grace period: Deletion is permanent; recovery may only be possible for a short time

đź”— Go directly to the Gmail deletion page

Steps

  1. Open Google Account settings and navigate to the Data & privacy section.
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  2. Under Data from apps and services you use, choose Delete a Google Service.
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  3. Click the trash icon next to Gmail and follow the verification steps.
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  4. Provide a non‑Gmail email address to continue using other Google services and confirm deletion.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Will deleting Gmail delete my entire Google Account?

No. Removing Gmail deletes only your email service; your Google Account and other services like Drive or YouTube remain accessible.

Can I reuse my Gmail address later?

Once deleted, your Gmail address cannot be used by you or anyone else in the future.

Do I need another email address to delete Gmail?

Yes. Google requires a non‑Gmail address so you can continue to sign in to your Google Account after deleting Gmail.

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