Google is everywhere. The company seems to have taken over the Internet. You have Gmail, Google Chrome, Google Drive, Google Keep, etc. Many if not all Google services have direct non-Google competitors. However, none of them are larger than Google.
You probably have multiple Google accounts. Each one allows you to use each Google service. But what if you want to change your default Google account or Gmail? Yes, you can also switch accounts to change your default Gmail by switching the default Google account.
How to Change the Default Google Account on a Windows or Mac PC
Google always opens new windows using your default account. Google also assigns the first login as the default, which is why you need to sign out of all accounts first. Here’s how to change your default Google account that also changes your default Gmail on Windows or Mac PCs.
- Open your browser of choice, head to Google.com, then click on your profile icon in the top-right section.
- Select “Sign out of all accounts.”
- Your profile icon disappears. Click on “Sign in” where your profile icon.
- Log into your chosen default Google account. You may see a list of Google accounts or you may need to type one by clicking on “Add account.”
- If you select a different account in the same window, your first login account usually shows as Default in the list of accounts.