If you have created multiple Gmail accounts and wish to add and use those accounts on your device simultaneously, then this article is here to help. Be it the mobile app or desktop website, a user can add create, add and switch between all the signed-in Google accounts in a simple manner. Read on to find out how to log in to Gmail with another account on the same device while keeping other Gmail sessions active.
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How to login to Gmail with another account on mobile phone
The best way to log in to Gmail with another account on a mobile phone is through an app. The Gmail app comes pre-loaded in almost all Android devices, while iPhone users can download it via App Store.
- To login with a different user on Gmail, fire up the app
- Tap on the circular profile icon in the top right corner and choose ‘Add another account’
- You get the option to add another account from Google, iCloud, Outlook, Yahoo, and other.
- If you are using Android mobile phone user, you’ll have to verify that’s you
- After this, enter your email ID and password
- Hit ‘Next’
You’ll now be logged in with different users in Gmail. The same steps can be used to add another Gmail account. If you don’t automatically land on the Gmail app of the account, you can switch using the steps stated below.
How to switch between Gmail accounts
The steps to switch between Gmail accounts on mobile phone and laptop are pretty much the same:
- Go to Gmail on a mobile phone or desktop
- Click on the profile icon at the corner
- Select the account whose emails you wish to see
That’s it! Gmail will now show the emails of that particular account. You can perform the same steps to switch between accounts for other Google services, including YouTube, Drive, and Chrome.
Tip: To quickly switch between Google accounts on a mobile phone, you swipe up and down on the profile picture to select a specific account.
How to login to Gmail with another account on desktop
As for the desktop, you can log in to Gmail with another account using any browser. If you happened to have a previous session still signed in, you will immediately see your Gmail inbox. If not, open Gmail or any other Google service and sign-in with your account.
- To add another account, tap on the profile icon
- Choose ‘Add another account’
- Enter your email ID or phone number, then hit ‘Next’ and add password
- Click on ‘Next’ and voila, you’re logged in
To switch between accounts on desktop you can follow the steps mentioned in the previous section. Additionally, the browser allows you to open multiple Gmail accounts open side by side on different tabs to keep an overview.
FAQs
1. How to change your primary Gmail account?
Primary or default Gmail account is the account that you have signed in at first. If you want to set another account as your default account, “Sign out of all accounts” from the device. Now, sign in with the account that you want to set as a default or primary Gmail account.
2. How to find how many devices my Gmail account is logged in?
To know all the devices your Gmail account is logged in to, simply head over to your Google Account Settings and go to the ‘Security’ section. Here, you will find a list of all the devices that are currently signed in with your Gmail account in the last 28 days. Make sure to log in with your account before going into Account Settings.
3. How to sign out of my Google account from multiple devices?
To sign out from your Gmail account from multiple devices, go to your Google Account Settings and from here manually select the device and then select the ‘Sign out’ option. Do this for every device you wish to log out.