How to Switch Google Play Accounts on Android

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Last Updated: May 24, 2019 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to add a new Google account to your Android, and switch to your new account on the Play Store app.

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:

Adding a New Account

1
Open your Android's Settings app. Find and tap the
icon on your Apps menu to open Settings.
- Alternatively, you can slide down the notification bar from the top of your screen, and tap the
  icon on the top-right.
2
Scroll down and tap Accounts on the Settings menu. It will list all the saved app accounts on your Android.
- If you don't see Accounts on the Settings menu, look for Cloud and accounts or Accounts & sync.
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3
Tap the Add account button. This button will list all your available apps on a new page.
- On some devices, this button may just be a "+" sign at the top of the list.
4
Tap Google on the list. This will allow you to sign in to your new Google account on a new page.
- On some devices, you may need to confirm your action by entering your Android's password or security code.
5
Enter your new Google email. Tap the Email or phone field, and type or paste the email or phone associated with the account you want to add.
6
Tap the NEXT button. It is located in the lower-right corner of your screen.
7
Enter your account password. Tap the Password field, and type your password here.
8
Click Next. This will log you in, and add your new account to your Android.

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Part 2

Part 2 of 2:

Switching Between Saved Accounts

1
Open the Play Store on your Android. Find and tap the
icon on your Apps menu to open Google Play.
2
Tap the ☰ icon on the top-left. Your navigation menu will slide in from the left-hand side of your screen.
3
Tap your name at the top of the menu. This will list all your available Google accounts.
4
Select the account you want to activate. Tap the email address of the account you want to switch to. You can now use the Play Store with this account.

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Updated: May 24, 2019

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Categories: Google Applications | Android

Article SummaryX

1. Add a new Google account to your Android.
2. Open the Play Store.
3. Tap the "☰" icon.
4. Tap your name at the top.
5. Select the account you want to use.

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