Google is deleting an estimated 1.8 billion Gmail accounts as part of an industrial-scale clear-out of its servers. Any accounts earmarked for removal will have all emails, chat history, passwords, YouTube comments,

As Google prepares to delete inactive accounts, there are some simple steps users can take to ensure their Gmail account remains active.

With the deadline of September 20 approaching, make sure to log into your Gmail accounts to avoid losing access. Whether it's sending an email, watching a YouTube video, or simply logging in, these small actions can save your account from deactivation.

Google announced last May it would delete underutilized accounts and it appears Google is finally making good on its promise.

Most people have a Gmail ID on Google, but many people keep it active while some leave it unused. Now Google has taken a big decision. Googl..|News Track