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Inactive Account Manager

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Google and Apple offer tools to manage accounts after a user's death

Google's Inactive Account Manager, launched in 2013, lets users set their account to delete or forward data to up to 10 trusted contacts after three, six or 12 months of inactivity. Without this setup, Google automatically flags accounts for deletion after two years of inactivity, detected via sign-ins or app usage. Family members can also contact Google directly to request deactivation of a deceased relative's account early, though they won't receive any of the account's data.