If you use more than one Google Account, there’s no need to keep switching devices or constantly signing in and out. Android lets you switch Google Accounts right on your smartphone or tablet, allowing you to access different inboxes, photos, calendars, and more, all from the same device. Whether you’re balancing a personal and work account or managing multiple profiles for different tasks, Android makes it easy to handle everything in one place. In this guide, you’ll learn how to add another Google Account on Android devices and how to switch between accounts inside your favorite apps: NOTE: I created this tutorial using Android 15 on a Google Pixel 6a. However, the steps apply to older Android versions as well as to devices from manufacturers other than Google, including Samsung. On your specific device you might notice slight design differences, but the overall process is the same. How to add another Google Account on Android (including Samsung Galaxy) Instead of switching devices, you can set up your Android to use multiple Google Accounts. On your Android device, open the Settings app and access Passwords, passkeys & accounts to find the + Add account button, as illustrated in the second chapter of our tutorial: How to set up a Google Account on Android. Add another Google Account on Android Note that you can also use the same guide to add an account on Samsung Galaxy, but there is a small difference: after opening Settings, you have to first access Accounts and backup > Manage accounts to find the + Add account entry. How to add another Google Account on a Samsung Galaxy phone Luckily, apps look the same on all devices, so when it comes to adding or switching accounts inside your apps, there are no differences between Samsung and other Android smartphones. Any additional account you set up works exactly as your main one, becoming available in most apps from Google’s ecosystem, including apps you get from the Google Play Store. It’s actually easier to start adding a second account from one of Google’s apps, like Gmail. How to add another Gmail account from the Gmail app You can also add a second Google Account directly from the Gmail app, which is often faster than going through Settings. This is how it goes: Open the Gmail app on your Android device by tapping its icon on the Home Screen or in the Apps list. Open Gmail In the top-right corner of the screen, tap your profile picture or initials. Tap your avatar in the top-right corner This opens a pop-up window with your current Google Account and a list of any other accounts already added. Tap Add another account. Choose Add another account On the Set up email screen, choose Google as the account type. Select Google from the list Sign in using your Google email address and password, or create a new account if needed. Note that, if you want, you can also take advantage of the Sign in screen in order to create a new Google Account. If that’s the case, check out the steps presented here for detailed guidance: How to create a Google Account (with or without a Gmail address). Sign in with your Google Account IMPORTANT: If you have 2-Step Verification enabled on your Google Account, Google will ask you to prove it’s really you trying to sign in. How you confirm your identity depends on your security settings: you might need to enter a verification code, approve the login from another device, use a passkey, or verify through the Google Authenticator app or an SMS message. Next, you must agree to the terms and conditions to finish the process. Tap I agree to accept the terms Once added, this account becomes available in Gmail, as well as in all compatible Google apps on your device. Keep reading to see how to switch Google Accounts on Android to get what you need from the apps on your device. How to switch Google Accounts in Android apps After adding multiple accounts, Android allows you to switch between them in almost every Google app. Like this: Open a Google app, such as Gmail, Drive, or Google Calendar. In the upper-right corner, tap your profile icon. This icon is either your picture or the first letter of your account name. Tap your avatar or initial A list of your available Google Accounts appears in a drop-down or pop-up. Tap the account you want to switch to. Select one of the available Google Accounts The app automatically reloads using the selected account, showing the emails, files, or events associated with it. NOTE: In apps like Google Photos, you may need to tap your account name next to a small arrow to open the account switcher. In others, like YouTube, you may need to tap a button called exactly that: Switch account. Either way, once the list of accounts appears, choose the Google Account you want to use. Switch the Google Account in Google Photos IMPORTANT: Most Google apps remember your selection and default to the last-used account when you reopen them. However, some games and apps from the Google Play Store require you to choose a Google Account when you first access them, while others use the main account by default. That all depends on their design. Also, certain apps, especially games and apps tied to Google Play purchases, might only work with the Google Account used when they were first installed. In those cases, switching accounts may require reinstalling the app or resetting app data. How to view all inboxes at once in Gmail If you’re managing multiple Gmail accounts, you can view all your emails together using Gmail’s All inboxes feature. This is how: Open the Gmail app and tap the hamburger button (three horizontal lines) in the upper-left corner of the screen. Tap the hamburger button At the top of the menu, tap All inboxes. Select All inboxes in Gmail This view shows emails from all Google Accounts at once, making it easier to keep track of everything in one place. However, keep in mind that Gmail doesn’t remember this setting permanently. You’ll need to reselect All inboxes each time you open the app. Do you use multiple Google Accounts on your Android devices? Android makes it simple to manage more than one Google Account on a single device, and I appreciate not having to switch phones or sign in and out every time I need something from another account. Whether you use different profiles for work, school, or personal use, it’s a practical way to stay connected and organized. Already taking advantage of this? Share how many accounts you’ve added and how you use them day to day. Let me know in the comments!
