How to delete a google account

If you want to delete your Google account, you can do this in just a few steps. How to do this, read this article.

How to delete google account
How to delete google account

Deleting a Google account: You should note this beforehand

If you delete your Google account, you will no longer be able to use any of the Google services.

  • All services associated with your Google account will no longer be available after deleting your account.
  • This includes, for example, data stored in Google Drive as well as contacts stored in the cloud.
  • Tracks purchased from Google Play Music also expire and can no longer be downloaded.
  • If you maintain a YouTube channel that is connected to your Google account, this will also be deleted along with the uploaded videos.
  • To find out what Google services are associated with your account, go to your Google Dashboard.
  • Important: If you use the Google Pay service, you should first use up the credit you have stored there. After the account has been deleted, it expires and cannot be retrieved. This also applies to credits in the Google Play Store.

How to delete Google account - easy steps

In the following points, learn step-by-step how you can completely delete your Google account.

  • First, log in to Google with your user data.
  • You will find your profile picture at the top right of the screen, select it and then click on "Google Account".
  • In the directory on the left, open the sub-item "Data & Personalization" 


How to delete google account
How to delete google account


  • In the next view, scroll down a little, and under "Manage data, services, and account" click on "Delete service or account" 
  • Now select the "Delete my account" button under the heading "Delete my Google account "
  • After entering your password for verification, a new window will appear.
  • All services that disappear when you delete your account are displayed again. Read the instructions carefully and confirm them with a tick.
  • Finally, just press the lower button "DELETE ACCOUNT".

How to delete google account
How to delete google account


Google account: Delete individual services

If you want to remove individual services from your Google account, you can proceed in a very similar way.

  • Log into Google and open your account settings as described above.
  • Under "Data and personalization" you'll get the option "Delete service or account" further down.
  • Select this and in the next window click on "Remove service".
  • After a short password query, you will receive an overview of all services associated with your account.
  • Click on the garbage icon behind the desired service.
  • Read the following notes carefully and confirm them. The respective service is now deleted and can no longer be used.