How to Automatically Wipe Inactive Workspace Users’ Android Mobile Devices

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Google Workspace administrators

You can automatically remove Google Workspace account data from Android devices that have gone on for a specified number of days without syncing. 

Users get prompted to reconnect to the Internet and sync again before the system removes their account. The Google Apps Device Policy app takes care of this.

Requirements to automatically wipe inactive Android mobile devices

How to enable automatic wipe for inactive Android mobile devices step-by-step with images

Step 1

How To Automatically Wipe Inactive Workspace Users' Android Mobile Devices - Step 1

In Google Admin at https://admin.google.com, click Devices > Mobile & endpoints > Settings > Android settings in the menu on the left.

Step 2

How To Automatically Wipe Inactive Workspace Users' Android Mobile Devices - Step 2

Select General.

Step 3

How To Automatically Wipe Inactive Workspace Users' Android Mobile Devices - Step 3

Click Auto wipe.

Step 4

How To Automatically Wipe Inactive Workspace Users' Android Mobile Devices - Step 4

Check the box to Wipe if a device isn’t synced within a set time, then specify the number of days below and click SAVE.

Changes may take up to 24 hours to take effect on mobile devices.

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