If the birth date associated with your Google account shows you are younger than 13, Google will schedule your account for deletion. You will be given 14 days to take action and recover your account. If no action is taken, the account will be disabled, and all data will be permanently deleted on the 30th day. You can recover your Google account by either setting up parental supervision or verifying your age. If you are under 13, you can add parental supervision with the help of your parents. Alternatively, you can verify your age using a credit card or a government-issued ID.
How Can I Verify My Age Using a Valid ID?
If your account is showing the deletion message, you can recover it by verifying your age using a valid government-issued ID. This can include a national ID card, driver’s license, or passport with your date of birth. Google uses these documents to confirm your eligibility to own the account. Once you submit the proof, your recovery request is typically processed within a few days (usually 24–48 hours). To do this:
How Can I Set Up Parental Supervision?
If you are under 13, you can recover your account by adding parental or guardian supervision. This prevents your account from being deleted but enables parental controls. Your parent or guardian will be able to restrict apps, monitor activity, and set screen time limits. To do this: If you do not have access to a valid ID or cannot set up supervision, visit the Google Account Help Center to contact Google Support for further assistance.
