Multiple sign-ins in Google Chrome used to be a pain, but they're now easier than ever. You can have multiple email accounts in chrome for separating the workspace from others. But while adding multiple emails in to Chrome browser, Google Chrome make one email account as default one. In this blog post, we will be seeing how to change the default email account in Google Chrome. Just for the sake of this tutorial, we will be using Gmail accounts.
Whether you are using Google Chrome in a Windows computer, a Chromebook, or a Mac, you'll be pleased to learn that everything works the same across all platforms. Because you visit Google through a browser on all computers, this is the case. Google Chrome always uses your default account to launch new windows. Google also makes the initial login the default, which is why you must first log out of all of your accounts. On Windows or Mac PCs, here's how to change your default Google account, which also changes your default Gmail.
Benefits of having Multiple Email Account in Google Chrome
- It's possible that one of your accounts has a different language setting than the others.
- You could have a professional account with Google Apps and a personal account with Gmail.
- Two-factor authentication may be enabled on certain of your accounts.
- Each account may have its own set of privacy regulations.
- Each email account can have their own set of bookmarks, saved pages and history in Google Chrome.
- Each email account can have different themes and add-ons in Google Chrome.
How to Change Default Gmail Account in Google Chrome?
- In a non-incognito window, go to any Google site's sign-in page.
- Delete all of your Google accounts. Click Sign out from the menu after selecting your profile image in the top-right corner.
- Sign in to gmail.com with the account you wish to use as your default account.
- Remember that the first account you log in with is always the default. Try it for yourself by logging into any other Google service (like Google Drive).
- You may login in to any other Google account after you've logged in to your default account and switch between them.
- Select your profile image from the top-right menu once more. Select Add account from the options.
- Sign in using your credentials to the account you wish to access.
How to Change Default Email in Google Chrome Mobile ?
Unfortunately, utilizing the Google Chrome Mobile app to manage your Google account is difficult. Not all options are available, and you may have difficulty selecting the device's default account. As a result, it is suggested that you change your default Google account via the Google Chrome app. For Windows and Mac computers, this technique follows the same steps as the previous one.
Follow the procedures below to change your default Gmail account or Email by using Chrome Gmail interface.
- Go to mail.gmail.com in Chrome, then press the horizontal ellipsis (hamburger icon) in the upper-left corner.
- To display the current default Gmail account, tap the dropdown menu at the top.
- Choose "Manage your Google Account" from the drop-down menu.
- After tapping "Sign Out," start over and sign in with the account you wish to designate as your default.
How to Switch between default email and other accounts in Google Chrome?
To easily switch between Gmail accounts, do the following:
1. Select your profile icon from the drop-down menu.
2. Choose the Google account you want to look at, and then go to Gmail if that's what you want to do.
You may also use the app menu to the left of your profile icon to access additional Google services. When you're done, exit the browser window, and Google Chrome (or any other browser) will open with the default settings the next time you open it.
Final Words:
After you've gone through the steps to change your default email in Google Chrome, there's one thing you should know about. The procedure is the same across all devices as long as you don't change the browser's settings. As a result, altering Gmail or Google account settings in Firefox, Safari, Opera, or any other browser on any device is the same as changing them in Chrome. Not only you can change the default Gmail account on your devices, but you can also configure various default Gmail accounts on separate devices.
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