Want to Close Google Account? Here's How to Backup All Data and Delete Your Account FOLLOW US ON: Google is all over the internet. Almost every person in the world uses one or the other service from the Mountain View, California-based giant, which means that Google also holds the most amount of data on its users, especially those who use Android. Now, with data privacy concerns at an all-time high, many people will be looking to deactivate their Google account - a procedure that takes a certain amount of time and effort. In this article, we will tell you how to back up all your data on Google and delete your Google account once and for all. The first step here is to take the time to download a copy of all your data. Another important step is to make sure that none of your online accounts are linked to the Google account you're about to close. Here are the steps you need to follow in order to back up your Google account data and then proceed to close your Google account: