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> I don't think google allows username recycling. once deleted, it remains unavailable. I was under the impression they would. If not what's the point?
by beeboobaa 3y ago
> I don't think google allows username recycling. once deleted, it remains unavailable.
I was under the impression they would. If not what's the point?
- Arnt 3y agoGetting rid of accounts that can be used to attack you and that you'd forgotten that you had.
- watson 3y agoThey want to close accounts with poor security (i.e. no 2FA enabled). These accounts has a higher risk of being compromised and used to get access to whatever they control
- davchana 3y agoyeah, correct. although no one will be able to find (at least easily) that which account or accounts were closed.
- shultays 3y agoSaving space and removing hassle of managing data that is not being used (and likely will never be used)? I think 18 months is way too little but I think the decision is valid