Sign In to a Different Gmail Account

To sign in to another Gmail account without leaving your current account, open the account menu, choose Add another account, and enter the other account’s Google sign-in details. Gmail can keep multiple Google accounts signed in, so you can switch between them or remove one later.

How do I add and sign in to another Gmail account?

A Google account is the sign-in identity used for Gmail and other Google services. Have the other account’s email address, password, and any required verification method ready before starting.

1. Open {site} and go to Gmail.
2. Select your profile picture or initial in the upper-right corner.
3. Select Add another account.
4. Enter the email address for the other Google account and select Next.
5. Enter that account’s password and complete any verification request.
6. Wait for Gmail to open, then check the profile picture or initial to confirm that the intended account is active.

This Gmail login another account process adds the second account without signing out of the first. If you want to use the other account instead of keeping both signed in, sign out of the current account first and then enter the other account’s details.

Menus and button labels may change, but Add another account is usually found under the profile picture or account initial.

How do I switch between Gmail accounts?

Once multiple accounts are signed in, Gmail lists them in the account menu. The active account is the one whose inbox and profile picture are currently displayed.

1. Open Gmail.
2. Select the profile picture or account initial in the upper-right corner.
3. Review the email addresses shown in the account menu.
4. Select the Gmail account you want to use.
5. Confirm the email address before reading mail, sending a message, or changing settings.

Switching accounts does not merge inboxes, contacts, settings, or messages. Each account remains separate. Gmail may open the selected account in another browser tab, depending on the browser and device.

The first account used in a browser session may act as the default account for some Google services. If the wrong account remains the default, sign out of all Google accounts, then sign in first with the account you want as the default. Add the remaining accounts afterward.

How do I sign in to another Gmail account on a phone or tablet?

In the Gmail app, adding an account places it in the app’s account list. The exact menu wording or position may change with app updates or the device’s operating system.

1. Open the Gmail app on the phone or tablet.
2. Tap the profile picture or initial near the top-right corner.
3. Tap Add another account.
4. Choose Google as the account type if the app asks.
5. Enter the other Gmail address and password.
6. Complete any identity check requested by Google.
7. Return to the account menu and tap the address whose inbox you want to view.

On some devices, adding a Google account to Gmail may also add it to the device’s account settings. Review the prompts before confirming if you do not want the account used by other apps on that device.

For a Gmail sign in another account through a mobile browser, use the profile menu on the Gmail page instead. Browser accounts and accounts added to the Gmail app may not appear in exactly the same list.

What should I do when another Gmail account will not sign in?

If the account picker does not appear, first confirm that you selected the profile picture or initial for the account currently open. Then try these checks in order:

1. Reload Gmail and open the profile menu again.
2. Close extra Gmail tabs so you can tell which account is active.
3. Check that cookies are allowed for Google sign-in, because blocked cookies can prevent the account picker from working.
4. Try a private browsing window to test whether stored browser data or an extension is interfering.
5. If private browsing works, clear the relevant Google sign-in cookies or disable browser extensions one at a time.

If sign-in is rejected, carefully re-enter the full email address and password. Check whether Caps Lock is on and whether a password manager selected credentials for the wrong account. If Google asks for verification, follow the method shown on the screen rather than repeatedly submitting the form.

A work or school Google account may be controlled by its organization. If the message says the account is disabled, restricted, or requires an administrator, contact that organization’s account administrator. Repeated unsuccessful attempts can lead to additional verification, so stop guessing when the password is uncertain.

How do I remove a Gmail account I no longer need?

Signing out ends access in the current browser session. Removing an account from the Gmail app removes its sign-in from that device; it does not delete the Google account itself.

To remove one of several accounts in a browser:

1. Select the profile picture or initial.
2. Select Sign out of all accounts if Gmail does not offer a way to sign out of only the active account.
3. At the account chooser, select Remove an account.
4. Select the account to remove from the saved list.
5. Sign back in to any accounts you still want available.

To remove an account from the Gmail app:

1. Tap the profile picture or initial.
2. Tap Manage accounts on this device.
3. Select the account you no longer want on the device.
4. Choose the option to remove the account and confirm.

The labels can differ by device. Read the confirmation carefully, especially if the account is also used for contacts, calendars, or other device features.

Where can I recover the password for another Gmail account?

If you forgot the password for the secondary Gmail account, start from Google’s normal sign-in screen and select Forgot password. Account recovery is Google’s identity-check process for regaining access when the usual password is unavailable.

1. Enter the email address for the account you cannot access.
2. Select Forgot password.
3. Answer the questions shown and use a recovery method that belongs to that account.
4. Enter verification information exactly as requested.
5. Set a new password only after Google confirms the account belongs to you.

Use a familiar device and location when possible because Google may use previous sign-in information during recovery. If a code never arrives, check that the displayed destination belongs to the secondary account, wait for the available resend option, and try another recovery method offered on the screen.

There is no legitimate shortcut around Google’s recovery checks. Do not use another signed-in Gmail account as proof unless Google specifically offers it as a recovery method. After access is restored, return to Gmail and use Add another account to complete the gmail account login another account flow.