Gmail is a free email service provided by Google. As of 2019, it had 1.5 billion active users worldwide. A user typically accesses Gmail in a web browser or the official mobile app. Google also supports the use of email clients via the POP and IMAP protocols.
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If you have more than one Gmail account and are wondering how to log in to a device without losing the other, here’s a guide that can help you with that. Gmail supports multiple user accounts, which means you can sign in with more than one account on a device. This works on both the app and browser. Additionally, you can also switch between the accounts on the go.
Gmail login different user – How to login to Gmail with a different Account (Andriod)
The best way to log in to Gmail with another account on a mobile phone is through an app. The Gmail app comes pre-loaded on almost all Android devices, while iPhone users can download it via App Store.
- On your Android phone or tablet, open your device’s Settings app and then Google and then Manage your Google Account.
- At the top, tap Personal info.
- Under “Contact info,” tap Email.
- Under “Alternate emails”, select Add alternate email or Add another email.
- Enter an email address you own. Select Add.
- If you’re using an account through your work or school, you might not see this option. Ask your administrator for help.
- We’ll send an email with a verification link to your alternate email address. You’ll need to open the email and click the link before you can sign in to your account with the alternate address. You might not get the email right away.
If you can’t find the message, see our tips to find the verification email or request a new one.
Gmail login different user – How to login to Gmail with a different Account (Computer)
As for the desktop, you can log in to Gmail with another account using any browser. If you happened to have a previous session still signed in, you will immediately see your Gmail inbox. If not, open Gmail or any other Google service and sign in with your account.
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- Open your Google Account. You might need to sign in.
- Select Personal info.
- Under “Contact info,” click Email.
- Next to “Alternate emails,” select Add alternate email or Add other email. You may need to sign in again.
- If you’re using an account through your work or school, you might not see this option. Ask your administrator for help.
- Enter an email address you own. Select Add.
- We’ll send an email with a verification link to your alternate email address. You’ll need to open the email and click the link before you can sign in to your account with the alternate address. You might not get the email right away.
If you can’t find the message, see our tips to find the verification email or request a new one.
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Gmail login different user – How to login to Gmail with a different Account (Computer)
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Gmail app.
- At the top right, tap your profile picture or initial and then Google Account. If you don’t use Gmail, go to myaccount.google.com.
- At the top, tap Personal info.
- Under “Contact info,” tap Email.
- Under “Alternate emails”, select Add alternate email or Add other email.
- If you’re using an account through your work or school, you might not see this option. Ask your administrator for help.
- Enter an email address you own. Select Add.
- We’ll send an email with a verification link to your alternate email address. You’ll need to open the email and click the link before you can sign in to your account with the alternate address. You might not get the email right away.
If you can’t find the message, see our tips to find the verification email or request a new one.
