ByHow to Delete Your Google Business Account the Easy Way
If you have your own business, Google will list it in its directory and maps. Google encourages you to set up an account and confirm the accuracy of the listing or make any changes.
But what happens if you decide you no longer want the listing or the account? You must find out . Here, we will share how you might be able to do it through Google or DoNotPay. We think you'll find DoNotPay is the far easier option.
Reasons to Delete a Google Business Account
The most likely reason you would want to learn is if you no longer are in business. Some other reasons could include:
- Your business is at your home, and you do not want your address available for the entire world to find.
- Your work has limited contacts, and your business is not available to the general public or new clients.
- You have sold the business, and you no longer want your name affiliated with it.
Deleting an Old Google Business Account by Yourself
The bottom line is that Google doesn't want you to delete your business unless you have gone out of business altogether. That said, Google support gives you options to remove one or more business profiles from your account, remove a business from Google Maps, or update a business listing.
So how can you delete your Google business account if you are still in business? Through:
| Can I Delete With | Yes / No |
| DoNotPay | Yes |
| No | |
| In-Person | No |
| Live Chat | No |
| No | |
| Phone | No |
| Website | Yes |
Google gives you the choice of removing a Google account from your business profile. With that, you will no longer manage the business on Google Search or Maps, although the business may still show up there.
Google has been displaying a warning on its support page that says, "Currently, we're working with a limited support team. It may take longer than usual to connect with us. Thanks for your patience.”
| To Remove One Business Profile from Google |
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| To Delete More Than One Business Profile from Google |
You may get an error message. If so, you will need to remove each profile separately. |
| To Delete Your Business from Google Maps | You can only remove a business from Google Maps if it never existed, has the wrong address, or isn't Google eligible. |
Wait a minute. There is a much easier way to do any or all of this. Use DoNotPay.
How to Delete Your Google Business Account
DoNotPay is the "no hassle" solution. Whether you have one business or ten business accounts you want to delete from Google, all you need to do is use these simple steps in DoNotPay:
- Go to Delete Old Accounts product on DoNotPay.
- Select the type of account you are trying to delete, such as email, streaming service, social media, gaming, eCommerce, and more.
- Tell us more about your account, including usernames and associated emails / phone numbers.
- Help us verify your account ownership by entering the date you first created the account, when you last logged in, any payment methods saved under the account, etc.
- Upload photographic evidence if you have any that can help prove your account ownership.
- Enter any last known or previously used passwords.
- Enter your contact information and submit the task!
Can DoNotPay Delete Other Types of Accounts?
Yes. DoNotPay can remove old email accounts, social media accounts, and more. Through DoNotPay, you can delete an old account with:
What Else Can DoNotPay Do?
DoNotPay was originally designed to help you with legal problems but evolved into so much more. DoNotPay can:
- Register a trademark
- Apply for a small business loan
- Help you clean up your credit report
- Help you get rid of spam
And there is so much more DoNotPay can do for you. Relax and take a load off your mind. Ask DoNotPay to take on certain aspects of your life, so you can turn on the TV and watch someone else's soap opera.