How to Switch Google Accounts in Chrome for iOS, iPad and Android

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Things to Know Before Switching Google Accounts in Chrome

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Switching Google Accounts in Chrome for iOS or iPad

The steps are the same for both the iPhone and iPad. However, for demonstration, we are going with the iPhone. If you are on an iPad, follow along.

Step 1:LaunchGoogle Chromeand tap on thethree-dot iconin the bottom-right corner.

Step 2: ChooseSettings. Under Settings, tap on theGoogle accountlisted at the top.

Step 3:Tap on the account you want to remove and sign out of. Then, chooseRemove from This Device.

Once you are signed out, you will be sent back to the main Settings area of the browser.

Step 4:Now, tapSign In. In the bottom sheet, you will see the account connected to your iOS device or Mail. Tap on it.

Step 5: In the Choose an Account sheet, tap onAdd Account…

Note: Did you connect another Google account to Chrome earlier? If so, you can simply select it without having to sign in again.

Step 6: Now, enter your email address and use your credentials to log in to your Google account.

Step 7: Once logged into your account, tap on the account to select it. Then, on the next screen, tapContinue as [Account Name].

Step 8: Finally, on the next screen, tapYes, I’m in.

Once selected, in the pop-up, chooseKeep my data separateorCombine my data, according to your preference. Then, tapContinue.

That’s it. You’ve now switched your Chrome profile on iOS; the Settings screen of the browser should denote that. Chrome will sync your browsing data to the account that you just switched to. You may want to knowwhat Chrome Sync does and whether you should use it.

This was the case with iOS. What if you are on an Android device? Continue reading.

Switching Google Accounts in Chrome for Android

Step 1: LaunchGoogle Chromeand tap on thethree-dot iconin the top-right corner.

Step 2: SelectSettingsand tap on your connected Google account under the You and Google section.

Step 3: Scroll down, tapSign out and turn off sync. In the pop-up, selectContinue.

You will be brought back to the Chrome Settings screen.

Step 4: Now, tap onChoose another account. Then, either choose from the already-added account or add another account by selectingAdd account to device.

Note: For demonstration, we are going with the already connected account.

Step 5: Once selected, you will be back to Turn on sync?. Now, tapYes, I’m in.

Step 6: Once selected, chooseKeep my data separateorCombine my data, according to your preference. Then, tapContinue.

That’s it. You have successfully switched your Chrome profile to an Android device. With this, bookmarks, passwords, and other information will sync on Chrome.

If you have any queries we missed addressing, check out the FAQ section below.

FAQs on Switching Google Accounts in Chrome

Yes, you can switch between multiple Google accounts and have them active simultaneously.

Synced data is specific to each Google account. Switching accounts will load the data associated with the selected account.

No, your bookmarks and history are tied to a specific Google account, so they remain separate when switching.

There isn’t a specific limit. You can switch between as many Google accounts as you have added to your iOS device.

Now that you know how to switch Google accounts in Chrome, you can separate work from personal browsing, manage multiple accounts efficiently, or simply keep things organized.

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Last updated on 01 August, 2024

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