The majority of people have several Gmail and Google accounts. It is important to note that you can use one account f can use a work or personal account. The guide below will explain how to change your default Google Account for emails and calendars.
Google allows you to have as many accounts as needed. There is a downside to multiple Google accounts: you have to sign in on both desktops and mobile devices. Which is the default account? What if you don’t want it? And how can you make the Google account default to the one you want to use?
What’s a Google default Account?
Google will set a Google login as the default when first used during a web session.
The default account will appear when you open any Google products, such as Gmail and Google Drive.
If you use multiple logins to change accounts, it will always be the same account.
Why change the default Google Account?
If your default Google account is set, Google Apps and Websites will sign you in automatically. Gmail, Google Search, and YouTube all fall under this category. It’s important to update your default Google account if that’s the one you tend to use. It’s better to switch between accounts rather than waste time.
When you work at home, it is worth considering using different accounts across different devices. You can better balance work and life by linking your laptop to your work email while your mobile devices are connected to a personal account. The two accounts will also be easier to switch passwords between, as well as browsing histories and settings.
Alternatively, you can set the Google account default to use other language settings, calendars for reminders, and privacy and security options across devices. Keeping the separation is essential, considering an average U.S. house has 22 Internet-connected devices.
How to modify your Gmail account default on a computer
Gmail is not equipped with the “Choose default account” option. This guide was only necessary because of this. You need not be concerned. The easiest way to modify your Gmail settings is from a desktop computer.
Step 1: Open your browser.
Click on your Gmail Inbox.
Step 3: Select your profile photo on the right-hand side.
Then, select “Log out of all Accounts”. Step 4: Select “Sign out of all accounts.”
Then, select the default Gmail Account.
Step 6: Enter the password to that account. After clicking “Next,” you will be taken to the next step.
It’s done. You can now use this account as your default Gmail. Gmail will now show this account as the default Gmail account when you access your Gmail emails from your computer.
Switching to a Google Account as the default on Mobile
The switch to your mobile account is easier than changing the Google account default on your desktop. This is what you’ll need to know:
Android
You can open the Settings App on your Android Device.
Click on Google when you reach it.
Then click the arrow to select Manage account on this device.
You can remove all Google accounts by selecting them and pulling each one.
You can sign in with your Google Account and your secondary accounts.
iOS
Click on Settings to open your iOS device.
Scroll to the bottom and select Mail.
You can remove all Google addresses by clicking on each one.
Sign in to the Google default account with your credentials, then sign into any secondary accounts.
How do you change your default Gmail on Mac?
It’s easy to become frustrated if your Mac’s default email causes you to send emails from the incorrect account. Fortunately, you can change your default Gmail. This is what you do:
1. Mail will open on your Mac. Then, click Preferences.
2. You can select an email from the dropdown list to which you will send messages by clicking Compose.
Your email will always be sent from the same address.
How to Set a Gmail Default Account
Set the default Gmail during initial setup. Designate one Gmail to be the primary. After initial setup, you can switch to another Gmail primary account to change your default Gmail.
It is possible to temporarily change to a different Gmail account using the Incognito mode. It’s especially helpful for switching to a separate Gmail account without changing any default settings.
The browser will not save default configurations, login information, or previous sessions when using Chrome’s incognito/private browsing mode. The user can log in with a different Gmail account in this mode. It will not affect the default Gmail setting. This is a temporary change that only impacts the current incognito browser session.
What happens if I change the default Google account after making a change?
Yes, absolutely. Changes to the default Google account do not restrict your access to any other Google profiles. The access to all your Google accounts remains intact so you can switch from one account to another as necessary.
The default account setting is a primary factor in determining which account you will automatically use when signing into Google services or using certain apps.
It is easy to switch accounts. Click on the profile picture, then select your desired account.
You can sign into two Google Accounts.
Signing in multiple Google accounts on one device is possible. Then, you can easily switch between Google accounts. You don’t even have to sign back in when switching between tabs. Just switch tabs. One of your accounts will be the default account when you have multiple accounts.
How can I switch my Google account?
You can change Google accounts by clicking on the icon at the top right corner. There, you have the option to sign out, manage accounts, or sign in. After that, you can sign in to the account.
Can I use multiple Google accounts and change between them?
Google allows you to switch between accounts easily. Use the same steps to make your favorite account the default. Then, click on the profile picture to select another account.
Final thoughts:
Setting up a default account is relatively easy. Switching or changing your Gmail default account is easier if you know how to manage Google accounts effectively. Our guide helped you maintain your separate accounts for personal and business use.
Did you change your default account? Was your attempt successful? We’d love to hear from you.