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Set Up Your Google Workspace Account’s Default Retention Rules
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Getting StartedYour first steps as a Google Workspace admin. - What is Google Workspace?Learn what the service is and pick the best plan.
- Initial SetupCreate an account and complete the initial setup.
- BasicsLearn the absolute basics of Google Workspace.
- BillingSee how billing works and set up related settings.
- DomainsLearn the basics of domain management.
- UsersGet started with the basics of user management.
- Organizational UnitsLearn what OUs are and how to use them.
- Transfer Data to Google WorkspaceImport emails and data from other services.
Account ManagementLearn how to manage general features and settings. - BillingA complete guide to billing and any related settings.
- DomainsA complete guide to domain management.
- Admin Roles and PrivilegesSee how to create, grant or remove admin privileges.
- PersonalizationPersonalize your Google Workspace services.
- PreferencesConfigure your general service preferences.
- Legal and ComplianceEnsure law compliance and address legal matters.
Security ManagementLearn how to protect accounts with security settings. - Account RecoveryRecover account access and manage related settings.
- Passwords & LoginManage your users’ passwords and login settings.
- Two-Step VerificationSet up and control two-step verification settings.
- Alerts and Activity RulesReceive alerts when specific events occur.
- Third-Party Apps and APIsControl access to third-party apps and services.
- Security and PrivacyView information related to security and privacy.
Users and Data ManagementLearn how to manage work accounts and data. - Users ManagementLearn all there is to know about user management.
- Organizational UnitsFind out what OUs are and how you can use them.
- Directory SettingsControl your shared directory contacts settings.
- Restore DataRestore Gmail, Drive, Calendar, or Contacts data.
- Transfer and Import DataImport emails and other data from other services.
- Export DataSee how to export data from Google Workspace.
- Google Vault: Data Retention, Search & ExportLearn all there is to know about using Google Vault.
- Reports and Event LogsView service reports and logs that record actions.
- Merge or Split Google Workspace AccountsChange how you use Google Workspace domains.
Service ManagementLearn how to manage service access and settings. - Enable or Disable ServicesControl access to Google services and other apps.
- Google DriveSee how to manage Google Drive features and data.
- Google CalendarManage users’ Google Calendar settings and data.
- Google ChatControl organization-wide Google Chat settings.
- Google MeetControl organization-wide Google Meet settings.
- Google SitesMap a site to your domain or manage settings.
- Google CurrentsControl organization-wide Google Currents settings.
Email ManagementLearn how to manage email delivery and settings. - Gmail SettingsControl user access to Gmail features and settings.
- Delivery SettingsAdd outgoing and incoming email delivery settings.
- SafetyEnhance email security, prevent spam, and more.
- Multiple Email ServicesSee how to run multiple email services together.
- Email Clients and Third-Party AppsControl access and set up third-party email apps.
Google Groups ManagementLearn how to create and manage groups. - Groups BasicsLearn the basics of managing Google Groups.
- MembersManage a group’s members and their settings.
- PostingSee how to post and what you can do with posts.
- Global SettingsControl organization-wide Google Groups settings.
- Individual Group SettingsSee how to configure a specific group’s settings.
Mobile Device ManagementLearn how to manage mobile devices and tablets. - General Mobile ManagementGet started with mobile device management here.
- Android Mobile ManagementControl organization-wide Android device settings.
- iOS Mobile ManagementControl organization-wide iOS device settings.
Chrome Browser ManagementLearn how to manage Chrome browser settings. - Browser ManagementGet started with Google Chrome management.
- Apps and ExtensionsAllow, block, or force-install apps and extensions.
- SecurityControl organization-wide browser security settings.
- User ExperienceControl different aspects of the browsing experience.
Google Apps Help 
GmailLearn how to send emails and manage your mailbox. - First StepsYour first steps as a Gmail user start here.
- Composing and FormattingLearn how to compose and format emails in Gmail.
- SendingSee how to send and use Gmail’s sending features.
- Email ActionsUse Gmail’s core email management features.
- SearchingLearn how to find any email quickly by searching.
- Labels and SortingSort your emails with labels and other features.
- FiltersAutomate email management actions with filters.
- Interface CustomizationMake Gmail amazing by customizing the interface.
- General SettingsSee how to set up commonly used Gmail settings.
- Import and ExportLearn how to export or import emails.
- Additional Services & Add-OnsUse integrated services such as Chat and Meet.
Google DriveLearn how to manage and share files and folders. - Add and Remove ContentSee how to add, remove, or convert files and folders.
- General ActionsUse Google Drive’s content management features.
- SharingLearn all there is to know about sharing content.
- User InterfaceGet to know and customize Google Drive’s interface.
- SortingLearn to sort your files with folders and other features.
- SearchingSee how to find any of your files or folders quickly.
- Shared DrivesLearn all there is to know about shared drives.
- Other Settings and OptionsMake use of other Google Drive settings and features.
Google CalendarLearn how to manage calendars and events. - Manage CalendarsLearn how to add, remove, and manage calendars.
- Add EventsSee how to create new calendar events.
- Manage Events and InvitationsManage your existing events and reply to invitations.
- Interface CustomizationChange how Google Calendar’s interface looks.
- General SettingsConfigure general Google Calendar service settings.
- Calendar-Specific SettingsSee how to manage a specific calendar’s settings.
Google MeetLearn how to manage online video meetings. - Set Up and Join MeetingsLearn how to create, schedule, and join meetings.
- Actions and OptionsSee how to invite people and use meeting features.
- SettingsLearn how to configure your Google Meet settings.
Google ChatLearn how to chat with one or more people. - General Features and SettingsSee how to use Google Chat settings and features.
- Direct MessagingAll there is to know about direct one-to-one chats.
- Chat SpacesAll there is to know about group chats (spaces).
- Chat ActionsOptions and features you can use while chatting.
Google ContactsLearn how to add and manage contact information. - ActionsSee how to add, remove, sort contacts, and more.
- Settings and FeaturesLearn how to use Google Contacts features.
- InterfaceGet to know and customize the interface.
Google SitesLearn how to create, edit, and manage websites. - SitesSee how to add, remove, copy sites, and more.
- PagesLearn how to create and manage pages on a site.
- EditSee how to edit a site’s interface and add content.
- Preview, Share, and Go LiveLearn how to control who can access a site.
Google KeepLearn how to create, manage, and share notes.
Menu - About Workspace123Brief information about who we are and what we do.
- Why Choose Workspace123Learn why Workspace123 is the absolute best.
- Common Questions (FAQ)Frequently answered questions about Workspace123.
- Most Popular ArticlesThese are the top articles everyone should see.
- Tools and ServicesThese are our favorite Google Workspace add-ons.
- Website ToolsThese are our favorite website tools and resources.
- Submit FeedbackGot something to tell us? We would love to hear it!
- Report Missing ContentYou can ask us to add new content to the site.
- Report IssuesIf you are running into an issue, please let us know.
- Terms of ServiceThese are Workspace123’s official terms of service.
- Privacy PolicyThis is Workspace123’s official privacy policy.
- Home
- Google Admin Help
- Getting StartedYour first steps as a Google Workspace admin.
- What is Google Workspace?Learn what the service is and pick the best plan.
- Initial SetupCreate an account and complete the initial setup.
- BasicsLearn the absolute basics of Google Workspace.
- BillingSee how billing works and set up related settings.
- DomainsLearn the basics of domain management.
- UsersGet started with the basics of user management.
- Organizational UnitsLearn what OUs are and how to use them.
- Transfer Data to Google WorkspaceImport emails and data from other services.
- Account ManagementLearn how to manage general features and settings.
- BillingA complete guide to billing and any related settings.
- DomainsA complete guide to domain management.
- Admin Roles and PrivilegesSee how to create, grant or remove admin privileges.
- PersonalizationPersonalize your Google Workspace services.
- PreferencesConfigure your general service preferences.
- Legal and ComplianceEnsure law compliance and address legal matters.
- Security ManagementLearn how to protect accounts with security settings.
- Account RecoveryRecover account access and manage related settings.
- Passwords & LoginManage your users’ passwords and login settings.
- Two-Step VerificationSet up and control two-step verification settings.
- Alerts and Activity RulesReceive alerts when specific events occur.
- Third-Party Apps and APIsControl access to third-party apps and services.
- Security and PrivacyView information related to security and privacy.
- Users and Data ManagementLearn how to manage work accounts and data.
- Users ManagementLearn all there is to know about user management.
- Organizational UnitsFind out what OUs are and how you can use them.
- Directory SettingsControl your shared directory contacts settings.
- Restore DataRestore Gmail, Drive, Calendar, or Contacts data.
- Transfer and Import DataImport emails and other data from other services.
- Export DataSee how to export data from Google Workspace.
- Google Vault: Data Retention, Search & ExportLearn all there is to know about using Google Vault.
- Reports and Event LogsView service reports and logs that record actions.
- Merge or Split Google Workspace AccountsChange how you use Google Workspace domains.
- Service ManagementLearn how to manage service access and settings.
- Enable or Disable ServicesControl access to Google services and other apps.
- Google DriveSee how to manage Google Drive features and data.
- Google CalendarManage users’ Google Calendar settings and data.
- Google ChatControl organization-wide Google Chat settings.
- Google MeetControl organization-wide Google Meet settings.
- Google SitesMap a site to your domain or manage settings.
- Google CurrentsControl organization-wide Google Currents settings.
- Email ManagementLearn how to manage email delivery and settings.
- Gmail SettingsControl user access to Gmail features and settings.
- Delivery SettingsAdd outgoing and incoming email delivery settings.
- SafetyEnhance email security, prevent spam, and more.
- Multiple Email ServicesSee how to run multiple email services together.
- Email Clients and Third-Party AppsControl access and set up third-party email apps.
- Google Groups ManagementLearn how to create and manage groups.
- Groups BasicsLearn the basics of managing Google Groups.
- MembersManage a group’s members and their settings.
- PostingSee how to post and what you can do with posts.
- Global SettingsControl organization-wide Google Groups settings.
- Individual Group SettingsSee how to configure a specific group’s settings.
- Mobile Device ManagementLearn how to manage mobile devices and tablets.
- General Mobile ManagementGet started with mobile device management here.
- Android Mobile ManagementControl organization-wide Android device settings.
- iOS Mobile ManagementControl organization-wide iOS device settings.
- Chrome Browser ManagementLearn how to manage Chrome browser settings.
- Browser ManagementGet started with Google Chrome management.
- Apps and ExtensionsAllow, block, or force-install apps and extensions.
- SecurityControl organization-wide browser security settings.
- User ExperienceControl different aspects of the browsing experience.
- Google Apps Help
- GmailLearn how to send emails and manage your mailbox.
- First StepsYour first steps as a Gmail user start here.
- Composing and FormattingLearn how to compose and format emails in Gmail.
- SendingSee how to send and use Gmail’s sending features.
- Email ActionsUse Gmail’s core email management features.
- SearchingLearn how to find any email quickly by searching.
- Labels and SortingSort your emails with labels and other features.
- FiltersAutomate email management actions with filters.
- Interface CustomizationMake Gmail amazing by customizing the interface.
- General SettingsSee how to set up commonly used Gmail settings.
- Import and ExportLearn how to export or import emails.
- Additional Services & Add-OnsUse integrated services such as Chat and Meet.
- Google DriveLearn how to manage and share files and folders.
- Add and Remove ContentSee how to add, remove, or convert files and folders.
- General ActionsUse Google Drive’s content management features.
- SharingLearn all there is to know about sharing content.
- User InterfaceGet to know and customize Google Drive’s interface.
- SortingLearn to sort your files with folders and other features.
- SearchingSee how to find any of your files or folders quickly.
- Shared DrivesLearn all there is to know about shared drives.
- Other Settings and OptionsMake use of other Google Drive settings and features.
- Google CalendarLearn how to manage calendars and events.
- Manage CalendarsLearn how to add, remove, and manage calendars.
- Add EventsSee how to create new calendar events.
- Manage Events and InvitationsManage your existing events and reply to invitations.
- Interface CustomizationChange how Google Calendar’s interface looks.
- General SettingsConfigure general Google Calendar service settings.
- Calendar-Specific SettingsSee how to manage a specific calendar’s settings.
- Google MeetLearn how to manage online video meetings.
- Set Up and Join MeetingsLearn how to create, schedule, and join meetings.
- Actions and OptionsSee how to invite people and use meeting features.
- SettingsLearn how to configure your Google Meet settings.
- Google ChatLearn how to chat with one or more people.
- General Features and SettingsSee how to use Google Chat settings and features.
- Direct MessagingAll there is to know about direct one-to-one chats.
- Chat SpacesAll there is to know about group chats (spaces).
- Chat ActionsOptions and features you can use while chatting.
- Google ContactsLearn how to add and manage contact information.
- ActionsSee how to add, remove, sort contacts, and more.
- Settings and FeaturesLearn how to use Google Contacts features.
- InterfaceGet to know and customize the interface.
- Google SitesLearn how to create, edit, and manage websites.
- SitesSee how to add, remove, copy sites, and more.
- PagesLearn how to create and manage pages on a site.
- EditSee how to edit a site’s interface and add content.
- Preview, Share, and Go LiveLearn how to control who can access a site.
- Google KeepLearn how to create, manage, and share notes.
- Menu
- About Workspace123Brief information about who we are and what we do.
- Why Choose Workspace123Learn why Workspace123 is the absolute best.
- Common Questions (FAQ)Frequently answered questions about Workspace123.
- Most Popular ArticlesThese are the top articles everyone should see.
- Tools and ServicesThese are our favorite Google Workspace add-ons.
- Website ToolsThese are our favorite website tools and resources.
- Submit FeedbackGot something to tell us? We would love to hear it!
- Report Missing ContentYou can ask us to add new content to the site.
- Report IssuesIf you are running into an issue, please let us know.
- Terms of ServiceThese are Workspace123’s official terms of service.
- Privacy PolicyThis is Workspace123’s official privacy policy.
