Have you grown tired of changing Gmail accounts to access your messages on the Gmail account you most frequently use? This is one of many cases. With this tutorial, you can change the default Gmail from your computer or smartphone. This will save you time and energy.
Gmail lets you create as many free accounts as you’d like. The downside of using multiple Gmail Accounts is that you’ll have to sign in numerous times.
Gmail has made it much easier for users to move from one Gmail account to another over the past few years. Now, you can click your profile photo at the right-hand side of your browser’s window to switch between Gmail Accounts.
Open a new panel to see your Gmail login and all associated accounts. You can access the Gmail account by clicking on it. Gmail is the one that will lead you to it.
What should I do if my Google account is not defaulted?
You can change the default Google account in various situations. Deleting an older account from your phone may be beneficial if, for instance, you have changed jobs. If you start a new job, adding the account and setting it to default may make sense.
If you have multiple devices, assigning a different default account to each may be worth giving. For example, if your office computer is used for your business, your work profile can be the default. If, on the other hand, you are using a tablet to check personal email in the evenings, then use that profile as your default account. This will help improve your work/life balance. Change your Google account default when you:
Use two-factor authentication on some accounts
Use different languages to set up accounts
Want to make sure you can access certain documents or calendars
Use a different account than the default.
You may have a privacy policy that is different from others.
How to set up an additional Gmail account
You’re ready to experience the seamless account shuffle once you select your Gmail buddy. Weaving those extra Gmails into your chosen default is as easy as the four-step Cha-Cha:
Start by clicking the profile icon at the top left corner of your screen.
Step 2: Choose the option Add another Account.
Choose the desired account for integration or use another one.
To complete the step, sign in by tapping on Next.
It’s done. Your new account default is seamlessly linked with the secondary account. Click your profile pic (again at the top right of the screen) to see your default Gmail.
Google Desktop Account Default Change
You can easily change your account settings on desktops, but the process may sometimes need to be clarified. No need to look further. Follow these steps:
Launch your web browser and go to: https://myaccount.google.com/
To view your profile, click the icon in the top-right.
You must log back in with the Google Account you would like as your default. Now log in to any other Gmail accounts.
If you want to change your default, click on the profile picture again.
How to manage Multiple Google Accounts from a Mobile
Android and iOS both use specific accounts for backups and data synchronization. Switching from one Google account to another on Android or iPhone can be confusing. Chrome lets you sign into and sync only one Chrome profile at a moment.
The screenshot, Chrome on iOS, shows that to sign into another Google account, you first have to sign out from one Google account. Then, you choose whether you want to retain or discard synced data.
Google Support advises different steps for switching accounts depending on the app. Use your default account. If you need to sign in more than once, log out of each account and log in to the desired account.
Tips on Using Multiple Google Accounts
There are some good practices that you can follow regardless of which device you use or your reason for wanting to change the default Google account. In general, you want to choose the profile you’re most likely to use. If you wish to sync the data and settings across devices, ensure they all use the same Google Account.
Chrome is a great browser to use if you want to make it your default. It will make it easier to use your new profile.
Reviewing all of the pictures on your profiles is also recommended. The pictures on each account must be sufficiently distinct to allow you to distinguish between them even without seeing their email addresses. Although it may appear minor, it will enable you to set your defaults easily and accurately.
How do I switch my Google default account?
You can click the icon of your Google profile at the top right-hand corner. Sign out of your accounts and sign in to the account you’d like as your default.
What happens when you delete your default Gmail Account?
You may need to sign out of all your accounts and sign in with the desired account first. First, your accounts may be necessary before signing into the desired one. After deleting default Gmail accounts, Google will set up the second Google Account signed in to Gmail as default.
How often can I change Google’s default account?
Google lets you change the default Google Account as often as you wish. To do so, sign out of every account and then log in using the Google account you want to use as your default. The number of times you can do this is not limited.
How Can I Set a Google Account as Default?
To do this:
- Click on your Google profile at the top right of your screen.
- Choose “Manage Accounts on This Device” in the drop-down box next to the email address.
- Click all of the accounts you have, one at a time, until the account that is your default.
Final Wrap-Up
One thing is important to note about browsers. So long as your browser is not changed, you can use the process on all of them. Changing the Gmail settings or Google accounts on Firefox, Safari, Opera, or another browser for any device is the same process as Chrome.
You can easily change the Gmail default account for your device. What are your tips, tricks, stories, questions, and experiences regarding setting up a Gmail Account as the default account on all your devices? Post a message in the comment section.