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Mass deletion wont happen all at once.Google explainsit will start with accounts that were created but never accessed again.

The company will send out notifications to users in the months leading up to deletion before making a move.

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Keep in mind this purge will throw out everything you have, including photographs, emails, and documents.

We recommend linking your main Google account to any of these services for easier transfer.

BothMicrosoftandDropboxexplain how to do this on their respective help pages.

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you might check ourHow-to guide on Google Driveto learn how to do the same on the first-party service.

Or you could speed up the process by informing the company via theInactive Account Manager.

If you’re looking for alternatives, check out TechRadar’s list of thebest photo storage sites for 2023.

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