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Stop using Incognito mode to log into your other Google accounts
Google marks one account as your default in each browser on your desktop computer—much like Google sets one of your accounts as a default on Android, too. The practice makes it easier for users to sync data like settings, bookmarks, and more across Chrome on different computers, but it also dictates which account is loaded by default when using Google services. If you find that you constantly have to switch to your secondary account after opening a Google website, you may want to change the default. What is my default Google account?The Google ID that you use to sign in for the first time in a browser is set as the default account. The desktop browser will use this Google account on all the company’s web services like Drive, Calendar, Gmail, and so on. It's the one that will appear on the top of the account switcher menu in the top right corner of each Google website. If you don't want to keep switching to your secondary but more commonly used account manually, it’s time to change the default.
Default Google account on desktop: Google Chrome vs. other browsersYour default Google account is much more capable on Google Chrome compared with Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox, and other browsers on the desktop. Chrome will sync bookmarks,history, passwords, payment, and address information to your default Google account. Other desktop browsers will use the default account to determine which account to default to when visiting a Google service on the web. Your browsing data remains separate from your Google account. Change the default Google account on the webYou can’t simply select another Google account as the default one and get the job done. You are required to sign out of all accounts and sign back in with your preferred Google ID first. Here's how to change the default for good:
From now on, you will see the new default account in action whenever you visit any Google service through a browser. Any changes you make only apply to your Chrome browser. If you try to use another browser on the desktop, it will continue to use the first Google ID that you used during setup as the default. You must go through the same steps again if you wish to change the default Google account on a different browser. Now that you've got your default Google account all sorted on Chrome, take a few minutes to set up Google Messages on your browser, so you can send text messages without picking up your phone.
Using the right Google account can become confusing if you aren't logged into the one you want. Use these tips to set the default Google account.
This guide is for you if you want to know how to change the default Google Account for email and calendars. You can create as many free Google accounts as you want. But multiple Google accounts come with a problem—multiple sign-ins on desktop and mobile devices. Which one is the default account? And if it's not the one you want, how can you set the default Google sign-in to the one you want? Google has a simple solution, even if it's not so evident at first. How to Change Your Default Google AccountMultiple sign-ins used to be a mess, but now it's more seamless than ever before. Now, you can view the content of your other accounts while logged into one. But you can't use some of the Google tools from two accounts at one time (e.g., Google Drive) unless you specifically choose one by changing the Google account. Google defaults to the first account you logged in with. This is the rule you will see in action every time. The Google menu at the top-right also suggests the default account when you use multiple sign-ins.
This is what Google says:
So, the solution is to set a default Gmail or Google account:
This isn't a bother for someone who uses a single Google account. But it can be important for those of us who have multiple Gmail accounts separated as work and personal. Setting one Google account as the default every day can save you time and energy. Here are a few ways a Google sign-in change affects you:
Note: Google settings aren't shared between multiple accounts. There can be a few exceptions like Web & App Activity and Ads Personalization settings. Thanks to the easy account switcher, multiple Gmail (or any other Google app) account management is less of a hassle. But a few annoyances do pop up. Maybe, you have tried to open a shared link and Google says that you don't have permission with the default account.
Here are a few more tips for managing multiple Google accounts efficiently and saving a few clicks
Tip: If you operate with several accounts every day, using different Chrome profiles is the way to go. (Be sure to protect each of your Google accounts with the advanced Google protection program.) Making Multiple Google Sign-Ins EasierStarting the day with the default Google account and then signing into others is a good "Google habit." The Google Account Switcher also makes it less bothersome. On mobiles, your user activity and app preferences are saved in the default account you logged into the device with. Start with a default Google sign-in and then add other accounts to maintain order. With repetition, you will be able to set up an automatic workflow, and signing into the correct Google account will become less of a hassle. How do I change which Google account is my default?On Desktop
Click on the profile icon on the top-right corner of the screen. Step 2: Choose “Sign out of all accounts.” Signing out will pause syncing. Step 3: Now you can sign in with the account you want to set as the default account. Choose from a list of Google accounts or add one by clicking “Use another account.”
How do I remove a default account from my Chromebook?Remove an account from your Chromebook. At the bottom right, select the time.. Select Settings .. In the "Accounts" section, at the top, select your Google Account.. Next to the account name, select Menu .. Select Remove this account.. How do I change the primary email on my Chromebook?Step 1: Check if you can change it. On your computer, go to your Google Account. On the left navigation panel, click Personal info. Under "Contact info," click Email. ... . Step 2: Change it. Next to your email address, select Edit . Enter the new email address for your account.. How do I change the default user in Chrome?Log out of all your Google accounts. Select your profile picture on the top-right and click Sign out from the menu. Go to gmail.com and sign in with the account you want to set as the default account. Remember, the first account you log in to becomes the default always.
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