When you add a Google account, the information associated with that account, such as your email and contacts, is automatically added to your device. When you remove an account, you also delete everything associated with that account from your device. This includes email, contacts, and settings.
Important: Some of these steps only work on Android 14 and up. Learn how to update your Android version.
Add a Google or other account to your phone
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Passwords & accounts.
- Under "Accounts," tap Add account.
- Tap the type of account you want to add.
- To add your Google Account, tap Google. When you sign in with a Google Account, the email, contacts, calendar events, and other data associated with that account automatically sync with your device.
- To add your Google Meet account, tap Meet. When you sign in with your Meet account, you can make and receive video calls, create meetings, and call devices linked to your Home.
- To add a different personal account, tap Exchange, Personal (IMAP), or Personal (POP3). You'd generally choose these if you use an email program like Microsoft Outlook or Apple Mail. Learn how to use IMAP or POP3 with Gmail.
- To add your Google Account, tap Google. When you sign in with a Google Account, the email, contacts, calendar events, and other data associated with that account automatically sync with your device.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- If you're adding accounts, you may need to enter your device's pattern, PIN, or password for security.
Tip: If you'd like to lend your device to a friend, you can learn how to create a separate user or temporary guest, instead of adding an account.
Remove a Google or other account from your device
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Passwords & accounts.
- Under "Accounts," tap the account you want to remove
Remove account.
- To confirm, tap Remove account
- If this is the only Google Account on the device, you'll need to enter your device's pattern, PIN, or password for security.
Remove account.Understand managed devices & accounts
If you sign into your Pixel device with an account that's managed by an employer or educational institution, you'll be notified that the device is managed. After you sign in, you may need to ask your organization's administrator to turn on settings. This will let you download Android apps from the Google Play Store and use your digital assistant from Google.
Use a digital assistant from Google with a managed device
To use your Google digital assistant on a Pixel device for work or school, ask your administrator to turn on Search and Assistant services and Web and App Activity.
Keep in mind that data in your work profile is visible to your IT administrator. The administrator can also control the device and block apps from being installed on your device.
If your device was set up through a K-12 school or non-profit group, you won't be able to use a digital assistant from Google. This also applies if you have a school (.edu) email address. If you use a work account, your organization's administrator might need to enable features like Assistant before you can use them.
Set up a personal profile
Even if the primary user account on your device is managed by another person or institution, you can also sign into your personal account. Learn more about personal profiles on devices owned by your organization.
Manage apps on different accounts
Android apps are linked to the account that you used to install them. This means that different apps might be installed on your personal account compared to apps that are installed on your work or school account.