How to Permanently Delete Your Google Account in 2025
Learn how to delete your entire Google Account, including Gmail, Drive, YouTube and other services, using Google’s Data & Privacy settings.
Before you begin
- Time required: ~10 minutes
- Data loss: Your Gmail, Drive files, YouTube channels and all Google data will be permanently removed
- Grace period: Google may allow a short recovery period but restoration is not guaranteed
🔗 Go directly to the Google deletion page
Steps
- Go to Google’s Data & privacy page within your account settings.
- Scroll to Your data & privacy options and click Delete your Google Account.
- Sign in again if prompted, review what will be deleted and acknowledge the information.
- Follow the on‑screen instructions to confirm deletion of your entire Google Account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to my Gmail and YouTube when I delete my Google Account?
Deleting your Google Account removes access to Gmail, YouTube, Drive, Photos and all other Google services associated with the account.
Can I download my data before deleting?
Yes. Use Google Takeout to export and download your data before you delete your account.
Is there a way to undo deletion?
You may have a very short period to recover your Google Account by signing back in, but recovery is not guaranteed.