These instructions apply to all desktop users regardless of OS.
Go toGoogle Account options.
In the page that appears, scroll down toDownload or delete your dataand selectDelete a Google Service.
You’ll be prompted to sign into your account.
On the next page you’re able to choose the service you would like to delete.
If you want to delete a Gmail account, click thetrashcanicon () next to Gmail.
it’s possible for you to alsocopy your email to another Gmail account, possibly a new Gmail address.
Gmail may already have entered the secondary address you used when creating the Gmail account.
The alternative email address you enter here becomes your new Google account username.
see to it you enter an email address to which you have access.
You need the email address to complete deleting your Gmail account.
If prompted, enter to theGmail accountyou are deleting.
Under Confirm Gmail Deletion SelectYes, I want to delete example@gmail.compermanently from my Google Account.
You cannot undo this step.After you click this, your Gmail account and messages are gone.
What Happens to Emails in the Deleted Gmail Account?
The messages will be deleted permanently.
You will no longer be able to access them in Gmail.
What Happens to Emails Sent to My Deleted Gmail Address?
People who mail your old Gmail address will receive back adelivery failuremessage.
You might want to announce a new or alternate old address to the contacts you care most about.
FAQ
To delete all Gmail emails, go toAll Mail(or any other Gmail folder).
Select thecheckboxat the top of your emails, chooseSelect All Conversations, then select thetrash canto delete them.
Tocreate a Gmail account, go toaccounts.google.com/SignUp.
you could then set up your Gmail in your desktop and mobile email programs.
If youforgot your Gmail password, open Gmail, slide in your username and clickForgot password.
Gmail will ask you a series of questions.
You cannot recover a deleted Gmail account.
