What happens when I delete a Google Tag Manager account?

When you delete a GTM account, all the containers and tags associated with that account will be permanently deleted. This includes any tags, triggers, and variables that were configured within those containers. The GTM embed codes that were placed on your website or app will become inactive, stop firing, and stop sending data to Google Tag Manager. All users and permissions associated with the deleted GTM account will be revoked. No one will have access to manage or view the deleted account and its containers. Important steps to take when deleting an account include: Export tags, triggers, and variables for backup, Configure a new GTM account or tracking solution, Update other services with new tracking configurations, Remove the GTM container code from your website, and Transfer ownership or necessary data before deletion if others need continued access.

Can I delete a GTM account if there are active containers in it?

Yes, you can delete a GTM account even if there are active containers. However, deleting the account will also delete all associated containers and their contents permanently.

Can I recover a deleted GTM account?

No, once a GTM account is deleted, it cannot be recovered. All data within the account, including containers and their configurations, will be permanently lost.

Can I recover a deleted Google Tag Manager container?

Yes, you can recover a deleted Google Tag Manager container, but only within a timeframe of 30 days before it becomes permanently deleted by Google. After deleting a container, it will be moved to the 'Trash Can' at the bottom of the 'Accounts' page. You have 30 days to restore the deleted container before it is permanently removed. To restore a deleted container, select the container you want to restore, and click 'Restore'. However, after 30 days, the container will be permanent deleted and it cannot be recovered. All tags, triggers, variables, and settings within the container will be permanently lost.

How do I ensure that all tags are stopped after deleting a container?

When you delete a container, all tags, triggers, variables, and configurations within that container are permanently deleted. All tags within it will stop firing and will no longer be active on your website or app. Additionally, you should remove the GTM container code from your website or app to ensure that no residual scripts attempt to load.

Will deleting a GTM container affect my website's performance?

Deleting a Google Tag Manager (GTM) container will not directly affect your website's performance, however, there are some considerations: All tracking and analytics tags managed by that container will stop, If the GTM container code is not removed properly, you might encounter errors, If you replace the deleted container with a new setup, ensure it's optimized. To mitigate issues: Remove the GTM container code from your website, Use performance testing tools to monitor website speed, Check for errors in browser developer tools, and If implementing a new GTM container, perform rigorous testing to ensure it's well-optimized.

Can other users still access my GTM container if I delete it?

No, once a container is deleted, it is no longer visible or accessible to any user, including the account owner and other collaborators who previously had access to the container.

How to Delete a Google Tag Manager (GTM) Account

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