The fact that you are here, you could have gotten a memo that your account is disabled. As of now, you could be wondering what happens when Google Account is disabled and how to recover that account. In this guide, we have the answers to all your questions.
To utilize specific Google functionalities such as Drive, Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, Google Ads, etc., it is necessary to have a Google Account for authentication and authorization purposes.
Upon initial creation of a Gmail account, the associated Gmail address serves as the authentication credentials for other Google services. Essentially, a Gmail account functions as a Google account until additional Google services are registered with distinct details.
It is assured that once your Google account is disabled, you will be restricted from using services affiliated with your Google account.
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Here is why your Google Account could be Disabled.
The first reason that will get your account disabled is when you don’t follow their rules or terms for using their products and services.
Other reasons could be account hacking and hijacking, malware and phishing activities, spamming, and child exploitation.
What Happens when your Google Account is Disabled?
If your Google account gets disabled, you won’t be able to use Google services like emails, contacts, photos, and other data such as Google Docs and Drive.
To avoid losing your account permanently, start the account recovery process as soon as you realize it’s disabled because disabled accounts are eventually deleted.
How to Recover A Disabled Google Account
There will be a link attachment in an email that will be sent to you by mail informing you that the account has been disabled. Click on that link and then navigate to the “Account Recovery” on your browser. Next, enter your email and complete the recovery process by filling in the answers to the questions provided.
Once that is set, patiently wait for Google to enable your account again. This might take weeks since there is need to review the provided information.