Should you delete old email accounts?
If you delete the account, your old e-mail address could be reassigned and misused by the new user, the experts say. The new user could also gain access to services and accounts that are still linked to the e-mail address, which could enable them to shop online in your name or post to social media.
How do I remove an additional email account from Gmail?
If you use the Gmail app, here’s how to remove your Google account:
- Open the Gmail app.
- Select the menu (three stacked lines), then select “Manage Accounts” followed by “Edit.”
- Tap “Remove” next to the account you want gone, and confirm your choice.
- Select “Done” on the top left.