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Google to Delete Inactive Accounts, Upgrades Security Measures

3/4/2025

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Starting April 3, 2025, Google will purge accounts that have been inactive for two years, affecting Gmail and Google Photos users. To keep their accounts, users must log in. In a move to bolster security, Google will also transition from SMS two-factor authentication to QR codes, aiming to eliminate vulnerabilities linked to traditional messaging.

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Story summary

Starting April 3, 2025, Google will purge accounts that have been inactive for two years, affecting Gmail and Google Photos users. To keep their accounts, users must log in. In a move to bolster security, Google will also transition from SMS two-factor authentication to QR codes, aiming to eliminate vulnerabilities linked to traditional messaging.