When you’re juggling multiple Google accounts in Chrome, the first one you log into usually becomes the default. This default account influences how your data syncs and which account is used across different Google services. Setting the correct default account is key for keeping things organized.
Method 1: Signing Out and Signing Back In
- The best way to change your default Google account is by signing out of all accounts and then signing back in with the one you want as your default first. Open Gmail in a new tab to start. Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
- You’ll see a list of your signed-in Google accounts. The default account will have “Default” next to it.
- To change this, click your profile picture again and select “Sign out of all accounts”.
- After signing out, you’ll be taken to the Google sign-in page. Sign in with the account you want to use as your default. The first account you sign into becomes the default in Chrome.
- Once signed in with your preferred default account, you can add your other Google accounts. Just click your profile picture again and select “Add another account” to sign in with any other additional accounts.
Method 2: Checking the Chrome Toolbar
- You can quickly see which account is set as the default by looking at the toolbar in Chrome. The profile picture or icon displayed there is associated with the default Google account.
