How to Change Default Google Account on Desktop and Mobile

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For desktop: Go toGoogle > Profile icon > Add another account.

For Android: Launch theSettings app > Google > Account name > Add another account.

For iOS: Open theSettings app > Mail > Accounts > Add Account.

Method 1: Change the Default Google Account on the Desktop

Step 1: OpenGoogleon your preferred browser. Then, click on theprofile iconat the top-right corner.

Step 2: SelectSign outorSign out of all accounts(if you have multiple accounts linked) from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: Now, click on theSign inbutton at the top-right corner to log in with your preferred default account.

Once the account is added, it will become your default Google account for all Google services.

If you don’t plan on logging out but want to add an account alongside the existing ones, chooseAdd another accountoption instead.

Note: Click on theRemovebutton below each account to remove the listed accounts.

Also Read:How to set up a passkey for Google account on Android

Method 2: Change the Default Google Account on Mobile

On Android

Step 1: Open theSettingsapp on your Android device and navigate to theGooglesection.

Step 2: Tap on youraccount name. From the pop-up,choose the accountyou want to make default.

You will see a distinct separator (line) between the default account and other connected accounts.

If you have only one account, add another by choosing theAdd another accountoption. However, if you have multiple accounts and want to remove some, continue with the below steps.

Step 1: SelectManage accounts on this device. On the next screen, chooseGoogle.

Step 2: Tap on the account you want to remove. Tap on thethree-dot iconat the top-right corner.

Step 3: From the menu, chooseRemove account. In the Remove account pop-up, chooseRemove accountonce again.

On iPhone/iPad

Step 1: Open theSettingsapp on your iPhone and tap onMail. Now, chooseAccounts.

Step 2: On the next screen, select theGmailaccount to remove it. Don’t worry, we’ll be removing it and adding it back. Tap onDelete Account.

Note: By default, the first Gmail account (the default account) you add will be listed simply as Gmail. Any additional Gmail accounts will be listed using the full email address.

If you want to connect a new Google account without signing out of the existing ones, skip past the above steps and follow the below steps.

Under Accounts, tapAdd Account. Then, selectGoogle. Once you select, enter your account credentials and add the account to your iPhone.

Also Read:How to create a Google Account for our child

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Last updated on 04 April, 2024

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