3 ms·FWIW, there's no way gmail recycles inactive email addresses. That would wreck security worldwide.by khazhoux 1y agoFWIW, there's no way gmail recycles inactive email addresses. That would wreck security worldwide.imp0cat 1y agoSound right, as it would be an easy way to take over other accounts connected to that inbox.opan 1y agoWhat happens to those accounts they've been deleting for inactivity lately then?khazhoux 1y agoThey just sit there, dead.rkomorn 1y agoYep. I've been trying to get one for my username. It's one of only two conflicts I've ever encountered online, and it's been inactive for over a decade, but I can't claim it.deleted 1y ago[deleted]Poomba 1y agoYahoo does recycle emails though if i recall