If you’re like most people, you probably have multiple Google accounts. Maybe you have a personal Gmail account, as well as a work or school account. Or, you might have a separate account for online shopping, social media, or other activities.
If you use multiple Google accounts, you’ve probably noticed that each account has a “default” account associated with it. This is the account that’s used when you’re signed in to multiple Google services at the same time. For example, if you’re signed in to your personal Gmail account and your work Google Calendar, the default account is used for things like search and YouTube.
The good news is that you can change your default Google account at any time. Here’s how:
1. Go to your Google Account page.
2. Click on the “Personal info” tab.
3. Under the “Profile” section, click on the “Edit” link.
4. In the “Default account” drop-down menu, select the account that you want to be your new default.
5. Click on the “Save” button.
That’s all there is to it! From now on, all of your Google services will use the account that you selected as your default.
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Fix: Default Google Account not Changing
Why you should change your default Google account
Your default Google account is the one that you use to sign in to most Google services. It’s the account that you use to access Gmail, Google Calendar, and other Google products.
There are a few reasons why you might want to change your default Google account. Maybe you’ve switched jobs and you want to use a different account for work-related tasks. Or maybe you want to use a different account for personal tasks.
Whatever the reason, changing your default Google account is easy to do. Here’s how:
1. Go to your Google Account page.
2. Click the “Sign in & security” tab.
3. Under the “Personal info & privacy” section, click “Account info”.
4. Scroll down to the “Account preferences” section and click “Edit”.
5. In the “Default account” section, select the account that you want to use as your default.
6. Click “Save”.
That’s it! You’ve successfully changed your default Google account.
What to do if your default Google account won’t change
If you’re having trouble changing your default Google account, there are a few things you can try.
First, make sure that you’re signed in to the account you want to be your default. Then, try clearing your browser’s cache and cookies. If that doesn’t work, you can try signing out of all your Google accounts and then signing back in to just the one you want to be your default.
If you’re still having trouble, you can contact Google support for help.
How to troubleshoot common problems with changing your default Google account
If you’re having trouble changing your default Google account, there are a few things you can try. First, make sure that you’re signed in to the account you want to make your default. Then, try clearing your browser’s cache and cookies. If that doesn’t work, you can try signing out of all your Google accounts and then signing back in to the account you want to make your default. If you’re still having trouble, you can contact Google support for help.
FAQs about changing your default Google account
If you’ve ever tried to change your default Google account and failed, you’re not alone. Many users have reported having difficulty changing their default account, especially if they have multiple Google accounts. However, there are a few things you can try to successfully change your default account.
First, make sure you’re signed in to the account you want to make your default. Then, go to your Google Account page and click on the “Personal info & privacy” tab. Next, click on “Manage your Google activity”, then “Go to activity controls”. Finally, turn off every activity that’s not related to the account you want to make your default.
If that doesn’t work, try signing out of all your Google accounts, then signing back in to just the one you want to be your default. Once you’re signed in, go to your Google Account page and follow the steps above.
If you’re still having trouble, you can contact Google support for more help.
