Roaming around your different Google accounts? It’s really frustrating when you are multitasking. Read this quick guide on how to change default Google account from your PC and mobile device to save your time and energy.
What is a Default Google Account?
A default Google account is the account that you automatically log into on your device like a computer, phone, or tablet. Your device will save your login data and identify your default account when you log into Google apps like Gmail, Maps, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and others. The original account becomes the default when you use two or more accounts. Moreover, the default Google account also contains bookmarks and all settings.
How to Change Default Google Account on Windows PC, Mac, or Chromebook
- Open your preferred web browser on your PC.
- Head to Google or https://myaccount.google.com/.
- Now click on your profile icon you will see it at the top right side.
- Choose the sign-out of all the accounts option from the pop-up menu.
- After that log in to the account that you want set as a default Google account from existing accounts or add a new one using the Use another account option.
To check whether the default Google account is set or not click on your profile picture and check the first account listed as default.
How to Change Default Google Account on a Smartphone
Android Phone
- Head to Gmail and tap on the hamburger icon you will see the upper left side.
- Tap on the dropdown menu to check the current default account.
- Now tap on the Manage Google Account on this device option and tap on Sign Out.
- After that log in to the account that you want set as a default Google account from existing accounts or add a new one using the Use another account option.
You can also use these steps to Change Default Google Account on your Android phone.
- Go to the settings app on your Android device and head to the Google tab.
- Tap on the arrow button you will see next to your Google account and tap on the manage accounts on this device option.
- Now choose and remove or delete all Google accounts.
- After that log in to the account that you want set as a default Google account then log in to your other accounts.
iPhone
- Go to the settings app on your iOS device and head to the Mail tab.
- Tap the accounts option here choose and remove all Google accounts.
- After that log in to the account that you want set as a default Google account then log in to your other accounts.
Why you Should Change Default Google Account?
It’s frustrating to switch Google accounts to check your emails on the account that you use specifically when the wrong one is set up as a default. Changing the default Google account will be the best option in this situation. Doing this you will not be distracted when you have separate accounts for personal and professional use. Moreover, changing the default Google account helps you to manage your time and easily access the data you require without switching between accounts.
7 Tips for Managing Multiple Google Accounts
- Use a different profile picture for every Google account to see which account you are in.
- If you are using two or more Google accounts open them in separate browser windows as it removes the need to change the default Gmail account.
- Create different sharing settings for each Google account to check the files and folders that you share on your Google Drive. Here edit which accounts have access to those files and folders.
- For quick temporary access to an account other than your default account, sign in using the incognito mode on your browser. To open an incognito window in Chrome or Microsoft Edge, press Ctrl + Shift + N keys at the same time, and for Firefox, press Ctrl + Shift + P keys at the same time.
- Use a different profile picture for every Google account to see which account you are in.
- Turn on two-factor authentication to fortify the security of your Google accounts.
- Disable the stay signed-in option to evade automatic log-ins of the Google account you use.
FAQs
Q: Can I change Google account default without signing out of all accounts?
No, you must sign out of all Google accounts and then sign in with the account that you want to set as default.
Q: Will changing the default account affect Google Workspace?
No, changing the default account affects the Google Workspace. When you change the default account it basically impacts personal Google services and apps, while Google Workspace services remain unaffected.
Q: How to change the default Gmail account on your PC?
- Head to the Gmail inbox on your PC and click on your profile icon.
- Click on the Sign out of all accounts.
- Log in to your preferred default Gmail account.
Q: How many times can I change my default Google account?
You can change the default Google account as many times as you want as there are no restrictions.
Q: Can I set two defaults Google account?
If you use a Google account on different devices you can set a main Google account on every device. However, you can’t have two default Google accounts on the same device.
